barrio flores

Right before the Municipal Elections, the new mega-project “Distribuidora de la Muyurina” was completed. This concrete and steel overpass was celebrated because it was a much needed relief from traffic congestion. Before, the traffic traveling along la Costanera (riverside), to Sacaba, towards la laguna Alalay and la Universidad Catolica Boliviana all inevitably jockeyed for position entering the traffic circle and during rush hour, this caused delays. However, the project was criticized because of its high cost and potential for corruption.

Manfred Reyes Villa (NFR) on the left and Jhonny Antezana (NFR) on the right.

“Thanks Cochabamba for my life better during these past ten years”

Cost for the Muyurina Distribuidora: $ 6 million USD
Overcharge: $ 1 million USD
Price paid by the Cochabambinos: $ 7 million USD

Committee for the Fight Against Corruption

That phantom committee really doesn’t exist, but more than likely the posters were put up by a rival campaign. Throughout the city many of the posters were “vandalized” and others were ripped down later on through the day.

There was an extensive public information campaign because some drivers were intimidated by the sheer magnitude of the structure.