A Legendary Bogotá Rock Festival Returns This Month
Concierto de Conciertos returns to Parque Simón Bolívar in July for its 38th edition, featuring Manuel Medrano, Los Prisioneros and...
July 6, 2026Section
Expats in Colombia
Living in Colombia: guides, visas, cost of living and expat life for foreigners in Bogota, Medellin and beyond.
Colombia’s July 20 Tax Reform: The Handover Fight and What It Means for Foreigners
Colombia tax reform 2026: Petro files July 20, De la Espriella's team objects. VAT and income taxes for foreign residents...
July 4, 2026
Colombia’s Incoming Finance Minister: What Miguel Gómez Means for Foreigners
Colombia finance minister Miguel Gómez, named June 30, pledges central bank independence and record debt control—here's what foreigners must know...
July 1, 2026
Who Is Rodrigo Lara Restrepo? Colombia Interior Pick 2026
Rodrigo Lara Restrepo is the first cabinet name confirmed for Colombia's incoming government, taking the interior ministry after the August...
June 28, 2026Colombia’s Transition Begins: What De la Espriella’s Handover Means for Foreigners
Colombia transition De la Espriella is under way: cabinet forming, US crime coalition planned, 90-day security push ahead. What residents...
June 26, 2026
It’s Official: Colombia Certifies De la Espriella as President-Elect
Colombia De la Espriella president-elect certified June 24: 12,960,166 votes beat Cepeda by 251,800. Inauguration set August 7—what it means...
June 25, 2026
Expats and Nomads: Your City Voted Against Colombia’s New President
Colombia elected a hard-right president, but Bogotá, Cali and the coast voted the other way. Here is the election map...
June 22, 2026What De la Espriella’s Win Means for Foreigners in Colombia
De la Espriella leads Colombia's runoff 49.7% to 48.7% — a 248,000-vote margin. Here's what the political shift means for...
June 22, 2026Washington Warns: A Foreigner’s Guide to Colombia’s Sunday Vote
The US Embassy urged Americans to avoid non-essential travel as Colombia votes June 21. Border closures, dry law, and Petro's...
June 20, 2026