Wall of school in Cali collapses, just one month after its inauguration by the Petro Government

It collapsed just days after it was delivered. A video recorded when a wall separating two buildings in the area fell: the IPS Antonio Nariño and the Libardo Madrid Valderrama Educational Institution, specifically its Pablo Neruda campus. This latter is part of the projects promoted by President Gustavo Petro's government. This event has generated strong controversy through social networks, as the infrastructure has been the subject of criticism after, according to reports, one of its walls showed defects a few weeks after its inauguration.

Wall of school in Cali collapses, just one month after its inauguration by the Petro Government

TL;DR

  • A wall at the Pablo Neruda campus of the Libardo Madrid Valderrama Educational Institution collapsed shortly after its inauguration.
  • The infrastructure project was part of initiatives supported by President Gustavo Petro's government.
  • The collapse has fueled controversy on social media, with critics questioning the quality of public works.
  • The Ministry of National Education had publicly announced the delivery of the work on April 12th.
  • Investigations have been initiated by the Secretary of Risk Management to determine the cause and responsibilities.
  • No injuries were reported, and classes have been suspended as a precautionary measure.
  • The Secretary of Education has secured the area to ensure the safety of students.