The tender process for the second line of the Bogota Metro will close on Monday, September 7, with multiple bidders expected to submit requests for prequalification. ^[1] President Abelardo De la Espriella toured the first line of the Bogota Metro system, traveling from the Portal de las Américas station to the future Timiza station. ^[2] Leonidas Narváez, manager of the Metro de Bogotá company, stated that the contract is expected to be awarded by the end of the year, with the agreement signed by the first half of 2027. ^[3] The consortium Apca, which included Acciona Concesiones, announced it would not submit a proposal to reconfigure the model after Acciona withdrew, prompting Sacyr and CAF to seek a new partner. ^[4] The first tender for the Line 2 was declared unsuccessful in January 2026 because no offers were received within the established timeframe. ^[5] President De la Espriella announced that the National Government will fulfill its commitments to the Metro system and Bogota residents. ^[6] The President stated that the construction progress of the first line has reached 81%. ^[7] The viaduct is scheduled to begin testing in January 2027 and enter full operation in March 2028. ^[8]