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Juan Martín Caicedo to step down from CCI presidency after over 20 years
Juan Martín Caicedo, executive president of the Colombian Chamber of Infrastructure (CCI), announced his resignation from the role this Wednesday after over two decades leading the guild. He will officially hand over the presidency in February 2026 during the Statutory Assembly in Bogotá. Caicedo has been the sole executive president since the entity's founding in 2003.
Construction begins on Madrid's City of Justice in Valdebebas after two decades of attempts
Madrid's regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso and mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida attended the start of construction for the City of Justice in Valdebebas. The project, unifying 378 judicial bodies in 470,000 square meters, is set to finish in the first quarter of 2029. It involves a 653 million euro investment with estimated annual savings of 80 million.
White House East Wing demolition sparks ethics concerns
An excavator has begun demolishing the facade of the White House's East Wing, marking the start of a $250 million ballroom project championed by President Trump. The move has surprised observers and drawn criticism from historic preservation groups over its impacts. Watchdogs highlight potential ethical issues tied to funding from corporations with government business.
Traffic flows over new Talbrücke Sterbecke near Schalksmühle
Starting Monday, October 20, traffic can drive over the newly built section of the Talbrücke Sterbecke near Schalksmühle on the A45 for the first time. After two and a half years of construction, traffic will flow again over the 265-meter-long bridge. The release is announced by the Federal Autobahn GmbH.