The news follows economic management that the municipal government has described as strict and efficient. This debt reduction is seen as a crucial step to ensure the long-term sustainability of public finances in the municipality.

The reduction occurred in a context where the L'Ametlla de Mar City Council has had to face various investment and service challenges, demonstrating the governing team's ability to prioritize cleaning up the accounts.

This improvement in the financial situation could open the door to new investments or greater spending capacity on social services and key infrastructure for the municipality in Baix Ebre, according to municipal sources.