LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Saturday, August 1, 2026

Colombia deploys thousands of troops and implements a drone ban in Cali ahead of the August 7 handover, alongside regional events in Medellín and Argentina.

Justin Tomlinson

Editor-in-Chief, Mora Discover

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LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Saturday, August 1, 2026

Cali is initiating one of Colombia’s largest security lockdowns in recent history as the nation prepares for the presidential handover scheduled for August 7. To ensure public safety during the official transition of power, authorities are mobilizing a security force of more than 11,000 personnel throughout the city. In addition to the massive security deployment, local officials have put into place a comprehensive citywide ban on all drone flights and are offering financial rewards for tips regarding potential security threats.[2]

At the same time, notable regional events and administrative deadlines are taking place elsewhere in Latin America. In Medellín, Colombia, the annual Feria de las Flores festival is currently underway, attracting local residents and international visitors. Meanwhile, taxpayers in Argentina face an important upcoming financial obligation, with the country's Monotributo compliance deadline arriving this coming Tuesday.[2]

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