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Bucaramanga regional infrastructure and tax protests
Overview
In late October 2026, regional tensions in the Santander area of Colombia manifested through both infrastructure petitions and civil unrest.
Citizens in Bucaramanga submitted a petition to the Presidency with over 3,700 signatures, demanding the resumption of the La Virgen–La Cemento dual carriageway project. The project has faced decades of delays due to technical issues and the need to acquire 125 properties. Community leaders are urging the national government to prioritize funding and establish deadlines to improve regional connectivity.
Concurrently, protests erupted regarding increases in cadastral valuations and their impact on 2027 property tax payments. Demonstrators blocked the highway connecting Bucaramanga and Cúcuta, causing significant disruptions at various points between the Santander and Norte de Santander departments. These protests, which included cargo transporters, also affected mobility in the Bucaramanga metropolitan area at locations such as Piedecuesta and Floridablanca.
Entities
Bucaramanga · Santander · National Institute of Roads · Norte de Santander · National Infrastructure Agency
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesBucaramanga-Cúcuta highway blocked by property tax protests
Protests against increased cadastral valuations have blocked the Bucaramanga-Cúcuta highway and parts of the Bucaramanga metropolitan area, causing significant traffic delays.
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesBucaramanga citizens petition Presidency to resume La Virgen–La Cemento highway project
Over 3,700 citizens have petitioned the Colombian Presidency to resolve financial and technical delays hindering the La Virgen–La Cemento dual carriageway project in Bucaramanga.
Sources
boyacadigital.com · elfrente.com.co · laopinion.com.co · larazon.co · periodicoeloriente.co · qhubobucaramanga.com · valoraanalitik.com