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Veolia to Invest $834 Billion in Cúcuta Water System Modernization

Veolia Aguas del Norte announces an $834 billion investment plan to modernize Cúcuta's water and sewer infrastructure over 20 years.

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Veolia Aguas del Norte de Santander announced a 20-year investment plan for the water and sewer systems of Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, with a total value of $834 billion. [1] Fabio Araque, general manager of Veolia Aguas del Norte, stated that the initial phase of the investment will begin in September 2026 with a budget of $18.811 billion. [2] The company announced that water tariffs will not increase despite the significant investment, maintaining the same conditions as before. [3] Veolia Aguas del Norte plans to invest nearly $3.200 billion to reduce water losses in the system from 42% to 29%. [4] Fabio Ernesto Araque, manager of Veolia Aguas del Norte de Santander, stated that the initial phase of the project will take place between September and December 2026. [5]
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  1. Veolia Aguas del Norte de Santander announced a 20-year investment plan for the water and sewer systems of Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, with a total value of $834 billion. · Caracol Radio
  2. Fabio Araque, general manager of Veolia Aguas del Norte, stated that the initial phase of the investment will begin in September 2026 with a budget of $18.811 billion. · Caracol Radio
  3. The company announced that water tariffs will not increase despite the significant investment, maintaining the same conditions as before. · Caracol Radio
  4. Veolia Aguas del Norte plans to invest nearly $3.200 billion to reduce water losses in the system from 42% to 29%. · Caracol Radio
  5. Fabio Ernesto Araque, manager of Veolia Aguas del Norte de Santander, stated that the initial phase of the project will take place between September and December 2026. · La Opinión
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