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2026 Colombia: festivals, jobs, transit, health, sport

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President Abelardo de la Espriella’s digital‑tax reform and a $15‑20 bn hydro‑carbon royalty plan remain stalled in a divided Congress, while the DIAN targets 6.1 trn pesos from roughly seven million taxpayers. In Córdoba, a 5 % early‑payment discount and a 50 % fine reduction are offered for vehicle‑tax arrears due 30 June. The Feria de las Flores in Medellín (31 July‑9 Aug) attracted 365 000 visitors, 85 % hotel occupancy and an estimated US $60 m economic boost, supporting 17 200 temporary jobs. New highlights include a six‑metre‑tall "silletero" puppet, a giant guitar and a four‑metre "silleta" in Plaza Bosque, plus a Tablado stage and a Chivas bus parade. Organisers defined six parade categories (Traditional, Emblematic, Monumental, Artistic, Commercial, Infant) and a Pioneer award, with more than 530 growers from Santa Elena participating. An inaugural concert at El Obelisco and nightly "tablados" complement the festivities. Ibagué’s seventh Coffee Festival (17‑19 July) featured 100 exhibitors, a micro‑lot auction and a commemorative cup. Health fairs in Pasto and Cauca promoted vaccinations, preventive care and sustainable foods. Colombian cultural presence continued abroad with Velez and J Balvin at Colombiamoda 2026 and Risaralda’s cacao showcase in Miami. Employment initiatives added 1 261 public‑sector vacancies, a Metro job fair with 500+ construction positions for Line 1, and SENA’s free “English Does Work” program. Transport upgrades accelerated: TransMilenio will receive 269 electric buses (157 articulated, 112 bi‑articulated) charged at solar‑powered hubs in Soacha and Bogotá, expanding capacity by 12 % (≈50 300 seats) and cutting CO₂ emissions. A 56‑metre prefabricated concrete culvert will channel the Soacha River beneath the Autopista Sur, designed for a 100‑year flood flow of 16.7 m³/s, ensuring uninterrupted traffic during construction. These projects belong to Phases II, III and VI of the capital’s mass‑transit expansion.

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