Colombia Airports After the Quake: What’s Open and What’s Closed
As of 13 August 2026, western Colombia airports keep shifting after the quake: Pereira, Cartago and Popayan stay closed while...
August 13, 2026Section
Expats & Nomads
Living in Latin America: expat and digital-nomad articles from Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and Argentina.
Migración Colombia Pauses In-Person Service in Seven Cities: What Expats Should Do
As of 13 August 2026, Migración Colombia has paused in-person service in seven quake-hit cities. See which services are down...
August 13, 2026
The Cristo Redentor Pass Between Mendoza and Santiago Is Still Closed to Cars as of 13 August 2026
The Cristo Redentor pass between Mendoza and Santiago stays closed to vehicles as of 13 August 2026, with reopening only...
August 13, 2026
If the Earthquake Left Your Colombia Home Unsafe, You Can End the Lease Without Penalty
If an earthquake left your rented home in Colombia unsafe, the law lets you end the lease with no penalty....
August 13, 2026
Brazil’s Congress Clears Fuel Tax Cut on Petrol, Diesel and Flights; It Now Goes to Lula
Brazil's Congress cleared a fuel tax cut on petrol, diesel, ethanol and jet fuel for 2026. It awaits Lula's signature,...
August 13, 2026
Argentina’s Blue Dollar Gap Has Nearly Vanished: What Expats Should Do Now
Argentina's blue dollar and official rate have nearly converged as of 13 August 2026, so expats can drop the old...
August 13, 2026
Colombia Income Tax: Quake-Hit Departments Get an Extra Two Months to File
A draft decree would move the Colombia income tax deadline for residents in six quake-hit departments from August to late...
August 13, 2026
Panama Transfer Tax Could Fall on New Homes, Cutting Costs for Foreign Buyers
The Panama transfer tax on new homes could fall: a proposed bill would exempt the first US$120,000 of value on...
August 13, 2026
Bolivia Dollar Withdrawals Reach US$5,000 From Friday 14 August
Bolivia dollar withdrawals reach US$5,000 from Friday, 14 August 2026, as stage two lets savers holding US$3,001 to US$5,000 collect...
August 13, 2026