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The US Embassy Colombia earthquake alert has been updated three times since August 10 — here's what it means for Medellín travel right now.

Colombia's national disaster declaration 2026 unlocks decree powers after the Aug. 10 quake — what tax-resident expats in Medellín should watch.

Medellín gang leaders prison transfer: INPEC moved 103 inmates out of Itagüí in August 2026, ending two years of paz urbana talks.

US Colombia relations 2026 just reset: Washington pledges $1B in security aid and a Shield of the Americas seat. What changes for Medellín expats.

Scopolamine Medellin robberies hit 428 cases in 2026, up 89% year over year, with El Poblado and Laureles leading the SISC comuna data.

Medellin's bloques de seguridad urbana stand up August 7–8 under De la Espriella. What the new police plan targets — and what it means for foreigners.

The Medellin airport expansion's second runway missed Colombia's new CONPES funding list — what José María Córdova travelers should know.

Shield of the Americas: Medellín becomes Colombia's HQ for the US-led anti-cartel coalition on August 7, 2026. What it means for foreigners.

Pico y Placa Medellin 2026 gets a new plate rotation August 3 — days, hours, fines, and what it means if you drive or rent a car.

Migración Colombia denied entry to a 'Passport Bros' influencer at Medellín's airport July 31 — 107 turned away across Antioquia in 2026, as of Aug. 1.

Medellín's Task Force 2026 pairs the FBI, HSI, and Interpol with local police to screen arrivals for Feria de las Flores — what it means for visitors.

Súper Concierto Feria de las Flores 2026 hits Atanasio Girardot Aug. 8 with Carín León, Grupo Niche, Silvestre Dangond — tickets from COP 112,500.

The US Embassy's July 2026 Colombia security alert cites 13 recent Medellín drugging reports tied to dating apps and street robberies.

Colombia interest rate 2026 hit 12% in June, with a 12.5% hike expected July 31 — what it means for expat mortgages, loans, and CDTs.

Feria de las Flores 2026 visitors could top 328,000, officials project, with $60.6M in tourist spending — what the numbers mean before you book.

Colombia's new president 2026 for expats: what De La Espriella's August 7 inauguration means for visas, taxes, and safety in Medellín.

Colombia tax reform 2026 would expand the wealth tax and raise rates on high earners — what the bill means if you're a tax resident.

Medellín airport denied entry to 101 foreigners so far in 2026, already above all of 2025, after six Americans were turned back July 13.

The Túnel de Oriente closes nightly July 21-23, 2026 — how the closure affects your Medellín airport route, and what to drive instead.

Medellín's official Feria de las Flores 2026 program: 120+ free events, every parade date, and how to enter the free pass lottery.

Colombia's 42 hour workweek started July 15, 2026. Here's what changes for pay, overtime, and Sunday work if you employ or work here.

Colombiamoda 2026 Medellin runs July 25–31 at Plaza Mayor, Latin America's biggest fashion week. Dates, headliners, and how visitors can attend.

Is Medellin safe in 2026? Traffic deaths (151) have overtaken homicides (140) for the first time, and motorcycles are the real risk.

Time Out ranked Medellin a best food city for 2026, 20th globally and the only Colombian city, with a 94% local food-quality score.

Wake Medellín restaurants, mapped: Osso, Boro, Test Kitchen Lab, Krudo, and Glu Glu — the dining lineup so far at El Poblado's new wellness hotel.