National Government is again behind on payments for the Metro de la 80: owes $412 billion from 2025 The National Government has only disbursed $85 billion of the $497 billion programmed for the Metro de la 80 project in 2025. While contracts continue to advance thanks to existing credits, the Metro de Medellín is concerned about maintaining the reserves that support these loans. The government’s interpretation suggests they have until December 31, 2026, to make the pending payments for 2025 funds.

• The National Government has only paid $85 billion of the $497 billion programmed for the Metro de la 80 in 2025.
• No payments have been made for the $512 billion programmed for 2026.
• The Metro de Medellín is concerned about potential impacts on credit reserves due to delayed payments.
• The project has advanced by approximately 8% in the first five months of the year, reaching nearly 50% overall progress.
• The Ministry of Finance cites budget rules allowing payments for 2025 funds until December 31, 2026. https://www.elcolombiano.com/medellin/gobierno-petro-deudas-metro-de-la-80-medellin-LF36440029