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Colón waste management and contract disputes

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In Colón, local authorities are navigating significant changes to waste management and recycling services. Initially, the Colón Deliberative Council debated the closure of a recycling cooperative at the local landfill. Officials stated the contract was rescinded because the cooperative failed to meet agreed-upon conditions, leading to an accumulation of materials. While the municipality prepared a new bidding process, opposition members argued that replacing cooperatives would not solve systemic waste treatment issues. This situation evolved into a broader political dispute regarding the municipality’s primary waste collection contract, which expires in April. Mayor Diógenes Galván has rejected a proposal from certain council members to grant a 20-year extension and additional funding to the current concessionaire, Aguaseo. Instead, the Mayor announced plans for an open international bidding process, supported by diagnostic studies from the CAF and advisory from the Inter-American Development Bank to ensure transparency. Recently, the Municipal Council approved a project to extend Aguaseo’s contract for an additional 20 years, passing the measure with nine votes in favor and five against. Mayor Galván has announced his intention to veto the decision and pursue legal action, labeling the agreement “unconstitutional.” He maintains a commitment to ensuring district cleanliness through a different route. Conversely, those voting against the extension, such as Carlos De la Rosa, cited service deficiencies and argued that any future contract should be awarded through a new competitive bidding process rather than a direct extension.

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