Moving to Colombia? Here’s What the New President Could Change
Matt Griffith - The Americano
36,328 views
On August 7, Abelardo de la Espriella takes office as Colombia’s new president. But what could his government actually mean for expats, visa holders, property owners, retirees and anyone considering a move to Colombia?
In this video, Matt looks beyond the political headlines and focuses on the practical issues foreigners should watch: visa income requirements, Colombia’s minimum wage, possible tax reforms, foreign investment, property values and the difference between rural conflict and urban crime.
Could visa thresholds change? Will Colombia become more attractive to foreign investors? Could new security policies affect daily life in Bogotá, Medellín or Cartagena? And how much can the new president accomplish without a majority in Congress?
This is not a political endorsement. It is a practical look at what has been promised, what could realistically happen and which numbers foreigners should monitor after August 7.
Subscribe for our follow-up after De la Espriella’s first 100 days in office.
This video is for general information only and does not constitute legal, immigration, investment or tax advice.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Colombia’s New President: Why Expats Should Care
00:46 De la Espriella’s Razor-Thin Victory
04:12 The Uribe Legacy Behind the Election
05:44 Rural Conflict vs. Urban Crime
07:38 Tax Reform and Foreign Investment
09:40 Visa Thresholds and the Minimum Wage
11:28 Can De la Espriella Deliver His Promises?
13:31 Venezuela and Colombia’s Eastern Border
14:54 Property and Investment Outlook
15:56 What Visa Holders Must Watch
16:07 Will Urban Security Improve?
16:21 What Changes After August 7?
16:53 Important Legal and Tax Disclaimer
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The "falsos positivos" you discussed affected my family directly and my older brother was a recognized extra judicial death. The Colombian army was forced by the United Nations to admit to the killings and after more than 13 years of waiting to clear his name, we did receive a public apology from the Army. Never heard an apology from Uribe who opened up the gates of hell that led to the conditions that created the indiscriminate killings of his own citizens. My brother had a son who was barely 13 and he was forced to navigate his young life without a father. The damage caused to families can never be compensated properly.
My elderly mother was forced to sit in for interrogations and was asked to defend her son (my brother's character) at an army barracks in Quindio. In Colombia people are guilty into proven innocent. So for 13 years my mother was forced to carry the guilt and shame that was attached to his killing after being accused of belonging to a guerrilla group.
I am nervous for what awaits the country.
Moving to Colombia? Here’s What the New President Could Change
Matt Griffith - The Americano
36,328 views
On August 7, Abelardo de la Espriella takes office as Colombia’s new president. But what could his government actually mean for expats, visa holders, property owners, retirees and anyone considering a move to Colombia?
In this video, Matt looks beyond the political headlines and focuses on the practical issues foreigners should watch: visa income requirements, Colombia’s minimum wage, possible tax reforms, foreign investment, property values and the difference between rural conflict and urban crime.
Could visa thresholds change? Will Colombia become more attractive to foreign investors? Could new security policies affect daily life in Bogotá, Medellín or Cartagena? And how much can the new president accomplish without a majority in Congress?
This is not a political endorsement. It is a practical look at what has been promised, what could realistically happen and which numbers foreigners should monitor after August 7.
Subscribe for our follow-up after De la Espriella’s first 100 days in office.
This video is for general information only and does not constitute legal, immigration, investment or tax advice.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Colombia’s New President: Why Expats Should Care
00:46 De la Espriella’s Razor-Thin Victory
04:12 The Uribe Legacy Behind the Election
05:44 Rural Conflict vs. Urban Crime
07:38 Tax Reform and Foreign Investment
09:40 Visa Thresholds and the Minimum Wage
11:28 Can De la Espriella Deliver His Promises?
13:31 Venezuela and Colombia’s Eastern Border
14:54 Property and Investment Outlook
15:56 What Visa Holders Must Watch
16:07 Will Urban Security Improve?
16:21 What Changes After August 7?
16:53 Important Legal and Tax Disclaimer
COMMUNITY AND RESOURCES
Bogotá Nomads
For expats, travelers, and remote workers navigating Colombia in real time:
https://BogotaNomads.com
The Passport – 2026 Regional Guides + Membership
In-depth analysis on global living, quality of life, and strategic relocation:
https://thepassport.co
Free Newsletter
Global living insights and relocation realities delivered weekly:
https://psprt.to/newsletter
Consulting and Projects
Custom software, AI builds, and long-term international structuring:
https://mat.tg/call
Separate paid relocation consults are available for Colombia-specific planning.
Real Estate Newsletter
Market insights and real-world investing perspectives:
https://newsletter.brokor.com
#AbelardoDeLaEspriella #DeLaEspriella #PresidentDeLaEspriella #ColombiasNewPresident #ColombiaPresident #Colombia2026 #PresidenteDeColombia #NuevoPresidente #EleccionesColombia #ColombiaPolitics#LifeAbroad