Barranquilla - 2013 Cultural

1. Why was Barranquilla chosen?
Barranquilla was chosen because of the cohesion that exist around the culture and the positivism that the city has. Also, the international proyection that Barranquilla has. 

2. Will Barranquilla receive any of the economic benefits Liverpool hoped to from being named a cultural capital?
The reconigtion of Barranquilla as cultural capital will allow the promotion around the world of the city.  The chanels Antena 3 from Spain and Discovery Networks has a convenius with bureau that promote the city and this could atract tourists that will generate increases in the economy of Barranquilla.