#Expat Guide

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.

Medellín inflation 2026 hit 6.95% in July's DANE IPC — the highest of any Colombian city, with housing and restaurant costs leading nationally.

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.

The cost of living has increased for expats in Medellín in 2026 — the exchange-rate, inflation, and wage data behind it.