Galán celebrates approval of the Smart City Agreement: there will be changes in street lighting and a reduction in the ICA (Industry and Commerce Tax) in Bogotá

Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán celebrated the approval of the Smart City Agreement (Acuerdo por una Ciudad Inteligente) by the Bogotá City Council during its second debate on Monday, September 28. The newly approved initiative introduces significant municipal changes, specifically targeting updates to the city's public lighting system and a reduction of the ICA (Industry and Commerce Tax) within the Colombian capital.

Simultaneously, legislative developments in Argentina involve a congressional vote on a People's Party (PP) proposal to reform the training timeline for prospective judges. The bill aims to shorten judicial training periods by implementing an intensive model lasting a minimum of nine months while eliminating mandatory substitutions.