politics
Hubo acuerdo entre Alcaldía y gremio de cocheros de Cartagena tras protestas
Tras una mesa de concertación, la Alcaldía de Cartagena y el gremio de cocheros alcanzaron este lunes un acuerdo de voluntades tras la protesta llevada a cabo para manifestar su inconformidad frente al decreto 2296 de 2025 que prohíbe la circulación de coches halados por caballos en el Centro Histórico.
TL;DR
- An agreement was reached between the Mayor's office of Cartagena and coachmen after protests against Decree 2296 of 2025, which prohibits horse-drawn carriages in the Historic Center.
- The agreement supports the transition from animal-drawn to electric tourist transport in the area.
- The Mayor's office committed to dialogue, institutional support, and gradual solutions for affected workers.
- The transition includes proposals for labor integration, seed capital, and integration into the electric carriage system.
- Commitments include ongoing work tables, institutional accompaniment, economic support measures, and priority for coachmen seeking employment with the District.