Over 17 billion pesos in Jóvenes en Paz payments at year-end

Starting December 24, 2025, Colombia's government Jóvenes en Paz program will disburse over 17.6 billion pesos to 15,440 vulnerable youth nationwide as part of cycle 12 of the initiative.

The Jóvenes en Paz program, led by Prosperidad Social, aims to enhance opportunities and social inclusion for vulnerable youth. For cycle 12, it allocates 17.616 million pesos in direct transfers to selected participants.

These funds become available from December 24, 2025, fitting into the national government's strategies for comprehensive youth support and life trajectory building. This move continues efforts to address inequalities and promote personal development among at-risk groups.

The agency states that payments will reach 15,440 beneficiaries across Colombia, underscoring a commitment to social equity. While specific delivery methods are not outlined, it aligns with the program's institutional guidelines focused on inclusion processes.

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Colombian students celebrate Colfuturo scholarships' independence from government funding in 2026, with President Petro's endorsement.
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Colfuturo's scholarship program to operate without government funds from 2026

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Colfuturo announced that its Programa Crédito Beca will enter a new phase without financial support from the National Government starting in 2026. President Gustavo Petro backed the decision, arguing that the entity is private and has mainly benefited high socioeconomic strata in major cities. The program has enabled nearly 25,000 Colombians to pursue master's and doctoral degrees at top universities worldwide.

Prosperidad Social is urging elderly beneficiaries of the Colombia Mayor program to claim their 230,000-peso pension bonus before the January 12 deadline. New recipients started receiving the transfer from December 23 as part of the government's social protection strategy.

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The Colombian government has withdrawn state funding from Colfuturo's Crédito Beca program, which supported postgraduate studies abroad for over 20 years, to redirect resources toward a new doctoral scholarship model targeting vulnerable populations. Science Minister Yesenia Olaya defended the move, stating that Colfuturo failed to meet democratization criteria for educational access. The decision has drawn criticism for restricting opportunities amid global technological shifts.

The Colombian Pension Administrator, Colpensiones, ended 2025 with total incomes of 2.25 trillion pesos, 21% more than in 2024. The net result was a profit of 722.904 million pesos, 24% higher than the previous year. These figures reflect strong financial performance driven by commissions and operations.

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Building on Colfuturo's announcement that its Programa Crédito Beca will forgo state funding from 2026 after two decades, President Gustavo Petro has detailed the program's unequal distribution favoring wealthier students, reigniting national debate on higher education equity.

Ecopetrol allocated over $20 billion in resources during 2025 for social projects in Huila. The investment targeted educational, rural, and infrastructure initiatives. This effort aims to boost development in the region.

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