Antioquia's Vehicle Tax Revenue to Fund Anti-Hunger Programs: Here's How It Will Be Invested
The resources that the Department of Antioquia obtains this year from vehicle tax will be used to finance anti-hunger programs in the region...
TL;DR
- Antioquia's vehicle tax revenue will fund anti-hunger programs in the region.
- In 2025, tax collection increased by 15.7%, totaling $741.333 billion COP.
- Over the past two years, $800 billion COP has been invested in combating hunger.
- Focus areas include pregnant mothers, children under 5, disabled seniors, and school feeding programs.
- Expectations are to reach $785 billion COP in tax collection this year.
- Food insecurity remains a critical issue in Antioquia, with rates above the national average.
- Rural areas and subregions like Urabá, Bajo Cauca, and Magdalena Medio show higher rates of food insecurity and malnutrition.
- Key programs include 'Arrullos' for pregnant mothers, the School Feeding Program (PAE) for 315,000 students, and 'Renta Vitalicia' for 3,000 seniors.
- Discounts are offered for early payment of vehicle tax: 10% for cars/motorcycles (over 125cc), 15% for hybrid vehicles, and 20% for electric/zero-emission vehicles.