We have dozens of guides covering every aspect of living in Colombia, and more are being added every week…
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Hacking Colombia: Everyday Acronyms you Need to Know
In this article we list and explain some of the key abbreviations you’ll run into while living or visiting our country. SOAT: Seguro Obligatorio de Accidentes de Tránsito. This is the mandatory personal liability insurance every driver must obtain. It’s sold in […]
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Banking: What is the “cuatro por mil”?
24 years ago, the Colombian government started a tax on bank accounts that was supposed to end in a year’s time, and it’s expected to continue indefinitely. Withdraw cash or pay bills or withdraw money in any fashion from your Colombian bank […]
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Quick Facts: The Colombia Basics
The official language is Spanish. Independence day is July 20 (independence declared in 1810) Colombia is a democracy, a multi-party republic with a President, Vice President, Congress & Senate and an independent Supreme Court. The outgoing President is Ivan Duque (Conservative). Gustavo […]