politics
diciembre 7, 2025
Presupuesto 2026
El Concejo de Cartagena aprobó el presupuesto del Distrito para 2026 por un monto de $4.554.387.903.557, lo que representa un incremento del 14,21% respecto de 2025, siendo los mayores rubros Educación y Salud, de entre los cuales el 70% se destina para la recuperación de colegios públicos, el PAE y la construcción de hospitales y centros de salud.
TL;DR
- Cartagena's 2026 budget is set at $4.554 trillion, a 14.21% increase from 2025.
- Education and Health are the primary recipients, with 70% allocated to school recovery, the PAE program, and hospital construction.
- 78% of the budget is designated for public investment, 18% for operational expenses, and 4% for debt service.
- Increased investment for vulnerable groups, seniors, and ethnic communities totals $48.055 million.
- Concerns are raised that the current allocation for vulnerable groups is insufficient to combat hunger effectively.
- The article questions why the "Obras por impuestos" program, which leverages corporate social investment, has not been more readily integrated into the budget.
- Doubts exist regarding the fiscal reality and the sources of funding for all promised projects, especially given credit obligations and legal contingencies.
- The administration's commitment to executing promised macro-projects is crucial for Cartagena's development.