Buying Property in Colombia as a Foreigner
Foreigners can buy property in Colombia with the same rights as locals—no visa or residency needed, even on a tourist...
June 9, 2026Section
Colombia News in English
Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Taxes and Tax Residency in Colombia
Spend 183 days in Colombia and you are taxed on worldwide income. Here is how tax residency, rates, the 2026...
June 9, 2026
Starting a Business in Colombia: The S.A.S. Guide
Starting a business in Colombia as a foreigner: a step-by-step guide to forming an S.A.S. — one shareholder, no minimum...
June 9, 2026
Freelancing in Colombia: How to Work for Yourself
Working for yourself in Colombia? A step-by-step guide to freelancing in Colombia — the RUT, electronic invoicing, and the health...
June 9, 2026
Schools and Education for Expat Families in Colombia
International schools in Colombia run roughly COP 25–80 million a year. Here is how curricula, the two school calendars and...
June 9, 2026
Colombia Inflation Climbs to 5.84%, Its Highest Since 2024
Colombia inflation rose to 5.84% in May, the highest since August 2024 and a third straight monthly climb, pulling further...
June 8, 2026
Colombia Coffee Output Rebounds in May but Is Down 19% for the Year
Colombia coffee production jumped 29% in May but is still down 19% for the year, with exports off 22%, as...
June 8, 2026
Colombia’s June Holiday Mondays: An Expat Planner
Colombia takes 3 holiday Mondays in June — the 8th, 15th & 29th. Banks close, flights fill fast. Here's what...
June 8, 2026
How a Quiet Film About a Failed Poet Put Colombian Cinema on the Map
A Poet, a tragicomedy about a washed-up writer in Medellín, is carrying Colombian cinema to the Oscars and Goyas after...
June 8, 2026