# Youth engagement initiatives in Rionegro > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/youth-engagement-initiatives-in-rionegro > Updated: 2026-09-07T23:59:12.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. In Rionegro, Colombia, the municipality officially opened the Casa de la Juventud, a new facility intended to promote youth participation, culture, sports, and training. The inauguration coincided with the Second Municipal Youth Assembly, which brought together youth from various local sectors. During the event, Manuela Ocampo, the subsecretary of Youth, stated that the center will host a permanent agenda of activities to encourage active involvement in municipal affairs. The assembly also featured accountability reports from the Municipal Youth Platform (PMJ) and the Municipal Youth Council (CMJ), as well as the renewal of the PMJ and the election of its new officers. ## Claims - The Rionegro Municipal Administration opened a new Casa de la Juventud to promote youth participation, culture, and sports. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Manuela Ocampo, the subsecretary of Youth, stated the center will maintain a constant youth agenda. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Second Municipal Youth Assembly included accountability reports from the Municipal Youth Platform (PMJ) and the Municipal Youth Council (CMJ). (corroborated by 2 sources) - The renewal of the Municipal Youth Platform (PMJ) and the election of its officers took place during the assembly. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: Rionegro opens new Casa de la Juventud center Rionegro has inaugurated the Casa de la Juventud, a new center for youth culture and participation, during the Second Municipal Youth Assembly. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rionegro-opens-new-casa-de-la-juventud-center ### 2026-08-26: Cipolletti hosts First Rionegrina Youth Forum Over 500 youths attended the First Rionegrina Youth Forum in Cipolletti to discuss education and technology, alongside the announcement of a new youth employment program. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cipolletti-hosts-first-rionegrina-youth-forum --- Cite as: Youth engagement initiatives in Rionegro. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/youth-engagement-initiatives-in-rionegro