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

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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.

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