Colombia faces a construction sector crisis, losing 50,000 jobs from February 2023 to 2024, the most significant drop in the industry. This downturn has sparked debates over government policies, especially concerning Social Interest Housing (VIS), under President Gustavo Petro’s leadership. Statistics reveal a decline in the construction workforce from 1.525 million to 1.475 million within […]
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