Medellin’s Transformation

Medellin’s transformation

In 2004, Sergio Fajardo became mayor of Medellín, a city plagued by violence and corruption. During his four-year term, he reformed the city by dismantling corrupt networks, increasing tax revenue, improving public services, and promoting transparency.

Fajardo’s leadership restored hope among citizens and earned him nearly 90% approval. Medellín became a model of good governance in Latin America, and by 2010, Fajardo was the vice-presidential candidate alongside former Bogotá mayor Antanas Mockus.