'La confianza y el equilibrio financiero son hoy los mayores retos de la continuidad del proyecto': Ruta al Mar

Manuel Raigoso, gerente general de la concesión Ruta al Mar Foto: Paula Galeano / Portafolio

'La confianza y el equilibrio financiero son hoy los mayores retos de la continuidad del proyecto': Ruta al Mar

TL;DR

  • Ruta al Mar is 95% complete, connecting Antioquia, Córdoba, and Sucre.
  • Financial challenges stem from regulatory decisions (elimination of Caimanera toll, differential tariffs) and social tensions.
  • The concession is in arbitration with the ANI to restore the contract's economic balance.
  • Reduced revenue from tolls and delayed payments from ANI are impacting cash flow.
  • The project's financial closure was secured before current challenges, involving national banks and international bonds.
  • Increased road blockages, particularly unrelated to the road project itself, are causing significant losses.
  • The positive outlook involves completing commitments and maintaining operations, while the adverse scenario depends on arbitration outcomes and financier confidence.