¿Eliminar peajes o terminar concesiones? Las alertas fiscales, jurídicas y de confianza inversionista que se abren
Periodista Portafolio13.01.2026 10:03 Actualizado: 13.01.2026 11:08
TL;DR
- Government proposal to terminate highway concession contracts early has reactivated debate on infrastructure financing.
- Experts warn that contract termination shifts costs to the state, impacting public finances, financial systems, and investor confidence.
- Concession contracts are long-term agreements with clear obligations that do not cease with political decisions.
- Early termination could involve compensation payments for unamortized investments, financial debts, and lost profits.
- The state would have to assume direct costs of maintenance, operation, and services for the roads.
- Recent experiences show state costs from road project reversions can extend for years, including direct payments and litigation.
- Termination can impact financial institutions by increasing risk and potentially requiring additional provisions, affecting their lending capacity.
- Pension funds may see reduced investment returns, impacting savings for millions of members.
- International investors may perceive increased country risk, potentially leading to lawsuits and affecting confidence in Public-Private Partnerships across various sectors.
- Concerns exist about the state's capacity to manage maintenance and operations compared to concessionaires.
- The continuity of services like emergency assistance depends on clear financing and contracting schemes post-reversion.
- Concessioned roads often show lower accident mortality rates due to better maintenance and safety standards.
- Replacing pay-per-use with general tax financing changes the burden distribution, affecting equity and public spending allocation.