Barranquilla

Interior Minister Armando Benedetti announced that, on President Gustavo Petro's instructions, a major reconstruction of Ernesto Cortissoz Airport in Barranquilla will begin. The president will visit the city in the coming weeks to outline the financial structuring and works details. The announcement comes after over a decade of delays in the airport's modernization.

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In 2025, Barranquilla saw a 58.39% rise in new housing sales, outpacing the national growth of 12.45% by 4.6 times, per Camacol Atlántico data. Mayor Alejandro Char credited the 'Mi Techo Propio' subsidy program for this performance. The increase occurred across all housing market segments.