Valle del Cauca
La Fiesta de mi Pueblo 2025 highlights Valle's cultural diversity
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On Friday, December 26, La Fiesta de mi Pueblo 2025 brought together nearly 2,000 artists in a parade celebrating the identity of Valle del Cauca's municipalities during the Cali Fair. Organized by the Valle del Cauca Governor's Office, the event featured music, dance, and gastronomy in a vibrant display. Governor Dilian Francisca Toro highlighted the region's cultural richness.
The National Electoral Council (CNE) revoked the Historic Pact's registration for the House of Representatives in Valle del Cauca, due to exceeding the vote percentage limit for alliances. This ruling creates uncertainty ahead of the March 8 legislative elections in a key leftist stronghold. The Pact intends to challenge the decision through legal means.
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Zarzal councilor Luis Carlos Arana, 29, suffers from colorectal cancer that has progressed to lung metastasis due to lack of treatment from Nueva EPS since October 2025. He has repeatedly requested oncological medications without response. Governor Dilian Francisca Toro urges the national government to take urgent measures amid this crisis in Valle del Cauca.
Indervalle's Talento y Reserva del Paraíso program aims to identify and develop promising athletes in Olympic and Paralympic disciplines from Valle del Cauca. Launched in 2024, it has selected over 90 athletes by 2025, achieving successes in national and international competitions. This initiative ensures the region's sports leadership in the coming years.
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Valle del Cauca earned first place in Colombia Líder's National Education Challenge, in the category for special departments 1 and 2. The award recognizes initiatives in pedagogical innovation and rural entrepreneurship. Governor Dilian Francisca Toro hailed the achievement as a collective effort by students and teachers.
The Petro government has not yet signed the cofinancing agreement for the Tren de Cercanías project in Valle del Cauca, days before the Ley de Garantías takes effect on November 8. This strategic initiative would connect Cali, Jamundí, Yumbo, and Palmira, benefiting over 3.5 million residents and cutting travel times by 33%. Regional leaders demand fulfillment of commitments to prevent delays of at least two years.
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The Valle del Cauca Governor's Office held workshops on oratory and body language to enhance empathetic citizen service. Participants included union members, public officials, and university students. The initiative aims to foster more human and close communication in public service.