Colombia and Venezuela announce multi-million dollar electrical interconnection in Vichada
The Colombian government is boosting energy security with a new electrical project towards Venezuela, while Bogotá strengthens its sustainable transport and regulates traffic for the return plan.
The national government announced progress on an electrical interconnection project between Colombia and Venezuela with an investment of 89.9 billion pesos. The work will be developed from the department of Vichada and its main objective is to strengthen energy security through cooperation between both countries.
Bogotá has consolidated itself as the second city in Latin America with the largest fleet of electric buses, surpassed only by Santiago, Chile. The Colombian capital currently has more than 1,500 vehicles of this type, manufactured mainly by the Chinese companies BYD and Yutong. According to reports, each of these buses has an approximate cost of 2 billion pesos.
To facilitate the return of travelers this June 15, authorities activated the regional "pico y placa" traffic restriction at the entrances to Bogotá. The restriction for private vehicle entry operates from noon until 8:00 p.m. Additionally, a reversible lane was enabled on the Carrera Séptima corridor to speed up traffic flow during the day.
In the business sector, the Canadian multinational McCain reported sales of half a trillion pesos in Colombia through the commercialization of frozen potatoes. The company, which has operated in the country for 30 years, annually processes 50,000 tons of potatoes grown mostly in the Bogotá savanna to supply large restaurant chains and supermarkets.
In the international sphere, a peace agreement between the United States and Iran generated immediate reactions in the financial markets. Tech stocks led a rally in the stock markets, while the price of oil fell to its lowest level in the last three months following the announcement of the pact.
In sports, the 2026 World Cup began with a 1-1 draw between Belgium and the Egyptian national team. For its part, Uruguay began its participation facing Saudi Arabia in a match marked by significant absences in the South American team. Likewise, in endurance racing, Toyota reclaimed victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans with its number 7 vehicle.
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