Comienzan labores de estudio para proyecto de Arco del Triunfo de Trump en Washington

Workers commenced preliminary surveys and exploratory work on Monday at the site designated for President Donald Trump's triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., situated between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. The area has been cordoned off with pink survey flags commonly used for topographic marking.

The project was announced in court documents filed as part of a federal lawsuit challenging the initiative. According to the filings, the surveys involve geotechnical investigations intended to generate reports assisting the National Park Service in fulfilling procedural prerequisites within the decision-making process.

The proposed 250-foot arch would rise from four lions guarding its base to a torch held aloft by a figure reminiscent of the Statue of Liberty, flanked by two eagles, all gilded. Inscriptions reading "One Nation Under God" and "Liberty and Justice for All" would appear in golden lettering along each side.

The White House has yet to respond to requests for comment, nor has the Public Citizen Litigation Group, representing the four plaintiffs. The veterans' group and historian argue the arch would disrupt the skyline view between Lincoln Memorial and Arlington House. Government filings state the National Park Service has not issued final approval and would require at least fourteen days' notice before construction could begin. Nicolas Sansone, attorney for the plaintiffs, asserts that ongoing preparations confirm the administration's intent to proceed, but maintains the project remains illegal without congressional authorization.

The story was originally translated into English by an AP editor assisted by generative AI technology.

By Alex Brandon, author of Washington politics and policy.

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