Medellín mejora, pero no despega
El Informe de Medellín Cómo Vamos confirma que la ciudad dejó atrás su peor momento y empieza a mostrar signos de recuperación. Sin embargo, advierte que aún no logra despegar, porque los avances conviven con problemas estructurales que siguen sin resolverse.
TL;DR
- 63% of people feel Medellín is on the right track, an improvement from 2023.
- Economic indicators show resilience, with increased per capita income, reduced poverty, and growth of the middle class.
- Attendance at cultural events has reached an all-time high, and satisfaction with public services remains high.
- A major bottleneck is educational lag, with nearly one in three students graduating without basic reading skills.
- Deterioration in coexistence is marked by intolerance, daily conflicts, and violence, despite an improved general perception of security.
- The healthcare system is under pressure, with increased tutelas, long waiting times, and high out-of-pocket expenses, especially for lower socioeconomic strata.
- Housing and environmental issues include homes in high-risk areas, waste management nearing its limit, and urban sprawl increasing vulnerability to climate events.