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Medellín Voters Decide: 0.5% Property Tax Hike for Metro Expansion

The October ballot asks voters across Medellín's comunas whether to raise property taxes by 0.5 percent to extend Metro lines toward Itagüí and Envigado.

By Medellín Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 1 min read

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Mayoral Candidates Promise Education, Healthcare, Jobs for Medellín's Poorest

Leading candidates are pledging investments in education, healthcare and job training programs that would directly affect thousands of families across the city's poorest neighborhoods.

By Medellín Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read

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Medellín Invests Billions in Transport Overhaul to Transform Daily Commutes

Recent changes in Medellín’s transport and public services strategy are set to impact daily commutes and public amenities across the city.

By Medellín Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read

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