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The Pablo Escobar house demolition in Medellín began Oct. 14, 2026 in El Poblado. Why the city razed it and what it means for tours.

A 46-year-old Australian was stabbed near his Laureles home in Medellín after EDC on Oct. 11. What's reported, plus late-night safety tips.

A 7.7 quake briefly shut Copa's Tocumen hub on Oct 9. What the Panama earthquake means for Medellín flights, plus Copa's free-change waiver.

An Avianca flight from Medellín to New York hit severe turbulence and diverted to Miami on Oct 9, 2026; eight were hospitalized. What we know.

Medellín Buenos Aires direct flight starts Nov 12, 2026: JetSMART, five weekly flights, fares from COP 901,765. What to know before you book.

El Encuentro, a new traveler hub for the Medellín airport bus at Sandiego mall, opened Oct 6–7, 2026. Fare COP 20,000, buses every ~5 minutes, 24 hours.

Is drug use in public legal in Medellín? A court struck down the city's park ban, yet a young man was detained at La Mota. Here is what the law says.

Frontier Airlines' new Orlando–Medellín flight launches December 10, 2026, with introductory fares from $169 one way.

The Barranquilla Accords between Colombia and the United States, signed Sept. 8, 2026 — what the Rubio-De la Espriella deal means for expats.

Medellín water rationing September 2026 resumes Sept. 8 as EPM reinstates nightly cuts for 109,000 homes after conservation efforts fell short.

35 foreigners arrested for sex crimes in Medellín since 2024, 28 of them American — a rise El Colombiano puts at 1,000%+, though raw counts show ~400%.

Premios La Barra 2026 Medellín nominees, announced Sept. 4: Sergio Echeverri, Mia Rooftop, Bigzza and more across 11 categories.

Migración Colombia turned back five more Americans denied entry at Medellín's airport Sept. 3, pushing Antioquia's 2026 total to 120.

Medellín water rationing suspended Sept. 3–7, 2026, but EPM says cuts return unless homes save 92 litres a day in the hardest-hit zones.

Medellín marathon 2026 road closures start 2 p.m. Saturday and run to noon Sunday, Sept 6. Here's which streets close, and when.

Arcángel's Medellín concert hits Atanasio Girardot Sept. 4-5, 2026 — tickets, the sold-out first night, and stadium closures to plan around.

Colombia traffic fines reduction 2026: a new bill would cut comparendos up to 50% and overhaul fotomultas. What it means for drivers in Medellín.

Medellín water rationing begins August 31, 2026: EPM cuts water to six communes every other day, 6 p.m.–5 a.m., through September.

A British student was stabbed resisting an attempted kidnapping on La 70 — what it means for Laureles Medellín safety for foreigners.

Parques del Río closures in Medellín run Aug 25–Sep 14, 2026: phased lane work on the Regional/Autopista Sur underpass, explained.

EPM water cuts in Medellín 2026 are possible as 8 of 16 streams feeding San Antonio de Prado and Santa Elena run low amid an Antioquia drought.

Colombia deportation operations against irregular migrants were ordered the week of Aug. 24 — what Medellín expats with lapsed status should know.

DIAN pushed the declaración de renta deadline to Oct 27–Nov 13 for earthquake-hit filers with NIT endings 01–26. Here's who actually qualifies.

The Túnel de Oriente closure August 2026 runs 10pm-4am, Aug 24-28, plus a drill. Here's the Las Palmas detour for MDE flights.

Colombia bank earthquake relief totals COP 1.1 trillion: 12-month grace periods, frozen collections, protected credit histories for up to ~2.8M eligible borrowers.

Feid's Medellín concert postponed: the Aug. 21 La Macarena show is delayed after the earthquake. What ticket holders should do now.

Colombia US tariffs 2026: President De la Espriella asked Trump to suspend the 12.5% duty after the quake. What it means for the peso and prices.

An American was found dead in a Medellín hotel in El Poblado's Manila sector on Aug. 14. Here's what's confirmed, and what travelers should know.

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.