#Medellin Security 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.