#Medellin Security 2026

Medellín megaoperativo October 2026: 135 preliminary arrests and 153 raids on October 27, plus what it means for Parque Lleras expats.

Medellín will host the A3C, a 19-country Coalition Against Cartels. What the C5I 'Pentagon' headquarters means for visitors, as of Oct 25, 2026.

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

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.

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.