Anthony Rivera QUITO METRO NEW $80 MILLION LOAN TO CONNECT THE NORTH The city of Quito secured a major financial boost today as the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) officially approved a loan to extend the underground Metro line toward the La Ofelia...
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Anthony Rivera QUITO METRO NEW $80 MILLION LOAN TO CONNECT THE NORTH The city of Quito secured a major financial boost today as the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) officially approved a loan to extend the underground Metro line toward the La Ofelia neighborhood. Quito is moving toward a more connected future. This Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the local government announced that the extension of the capital’s underground transport system is officially a "go." The project aims to build several additional kilometers of track to reach the northern sectors of the city, which have been historically underserved by heavy transit. This expansion is a direct response to the growing population in the north, where thousands of citizens currently spend over an hour commuting to the city center every day. Thanks to the $80 million loan from the CAF, the construction will focus on new stations and improved infrastructure. Mayor Pabel Muñoz stated that this project will not only reduce traffic but a
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