Anwers to 1. Why was Barranquilla chosen? and 2. Will Barranquilla receive any of the economic benefits Liverpool hoped to from being named a cultural capital?

1. Barranquilla was chosen cause the president of the bureau entity came here and was impressed by the city and the cohesion around the culture theme, but especially with all the positivism that the citizens have and the international projection that the city have.

2. They wil receive economic benefits cause with this recognition the city will be promoted internationally through the agreements that bureau have with the Antena 3 and Discovery Networks channels. Apart from this, this recognition coincides with the celebration of the 200 years of the city of Barranquilla.