Through a public hearing on the autonomy of the regions, convened by the Congress of the Republic, the governor asked Congress to advocate for the financing of Fourth Generation projects, including the New Road to the Sea.
Before congressmen and other authorities, Governor Andrés Julián asked senators and representatives to the Chamber to carry out a political control
And furthermore, advocate for the financing of Fourth Generation projects, including the New Road to the Sea – the Toyo Tunnel -.
He adds that today they are at risk due to lack of resources from the Nation.
“The Nation, even though financial executions of more than 70% are recorded in the Toyo Tunnel, must be reminded that, under its contract, it is necessary to build three additional tunnels, six bridges, and a stretch of sky track. open for regarding six kilometers. Of the shortages in physical work, it is clear that the appropriation of 650 billion pesos is urgently required. And you, dear congressmen, as representatives of the people of Antioquia, of the Colombians, it is very important that you defend the need to complete this work, like the others that are also pending to be liquidated, which are works that pass through our department, but that “They serve an entire Nation.”the governor insisted.
In addition, he spoke of a constitutional change, so that new solutions reach the departments
“We want this –constitutional– change to give this possibility of distribution to the departments because they know the territory and its inhabitants better and will be able to provide better solutions to the problems they face today. We would like the Congress of the Republic, when the process of this citizen participation mechanism is presented to it, to be able to help in the best way.”The president added.
David Name, the president of the Senate, highlighted that historically the regional autonomy initiative for the regions emerged from Antioquia. “It is not true that Antioquia is viewed with caution by Colombians. On the contrary, Antioquia is a model of admiration and affection for all. “We have come to tell you and ask you to lead, as you did in the past, the proposal for a change – for the autonomy of the regions.” the congressman indicated.
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