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Bogota councilors demand cancellation of 75 million peso vehicle contract

The call was made during an extraordinary Bogota Council session held 7 October 2026.

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Bogota City Council members have publicly called for the cancellation of a 75 million peso vehicle maintenance contract awarded to VCARS. The contract was first reported by Colombian outlet SEMANA.

The Bogota City Treasury signed the agreement. It covers preventive and corrective maintenance for seven official council administrative vehicles. Terms also include twice monthly exterior washing for armored UNP vehicles assigned to high risk councilors.

During the extraordinary session held 7 October, Council President Humberto 'Papo' Amín stated only 10 million COP had been allocated for council vehicle washing. Amín added the washing service was optional and had not been used.

Councilors opposing the contract have said elected representatives should pay for their own vehicle washing.

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