Abelardo de la Espriella visits Bogotá Metro Line 1 and commits to infrastructure continuity
President Abelardo de la Espriella visited the first line of the Bogotá Metro alongside Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán to inspect the progress of the infrastructure project. During the visit, Abelardo de la Espriella confirmed the government's commitment to completing Line 1 and advancing on lines two and three, while also beginning to plan for line four.
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He emphasized that the government will respect existing commitments to ensure that vital infrastructure projects are not halted by ideological reasons, noting that efficient urban mobility is essential for the citizens of Bogotá. During a meeting of mayors from the Inter-American Development Bank, Abelardo de la Espriella highlighted that security is a priority for urban quality of life, stating that infrastructure improvements cannot compensate for a lack of safety. He also stated that peace in Colombia must be achieved through the rule of law and constitutional tools rather than through dialogue with terrorist groups. Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán thanked the president for the return of national support to local administrations, noting that cities had previously operated with less central government backing. Abelardo de la Espriella noted that Line 1 has reached an advance of over 81 percent.
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