Medellín Federal Desk

Articles by Medellín Federal Desk

• Federal

  Medellín's Federal Education Push Faces Scrutiny as UK Axes Global Women's Programs

  The city's ambitious federal education initiative for underserved communities hits a credibility wall as international donors reassess funding priorities.

  4 July 2026, 10:53 AM

• Federal

  Federal Budget Cuts Squeeze Medellín's Social Programs as City Braces for Lean Years

  With Colombia's central government reducing allocations by 8 percent, the city's education and healthcare networks face service reductions starting in September.

  4 July 2026, 10:53 AM

• Federal

  Medellín's New Housing Announcement: What City Officials Actually Mean

  The metro area's latest affordable-housing plan promises 8,500 units by 2028, but the fine print reveals tougher eligibility rules and longer wait times for applicants.

  4 July 2026, 10:53 AM

• Federal

  Bogotá's New Tax on Foreign Remittances Could Hit Medellín Families Hard

  A federal proposal to impose a 2% levy on money sent from abroad threatens to reduce the roughly $2.8 billion in annual remittances that keep many working-class households afloat.

  4 July 2026, 10:53 AM