Bottom Line Up Front
Today’s verdict: Cali is heading into one of Colombia’s biggest security lockdowns in years for the August 7 presidential handover — more than 11,000 forces, a citywide drone ban and a reward for threat tips — while Medellín’s Feria de las Flores runs and Argentina’s Monotributo deadline lands Tuesday.
Cali’s lockdown. More than 11,000 security forces, airport patrols, road checkpoints and a drone ban for the August 7 ceremony at the Arena USC.
Argentina’s deadline. The Monotributo recategorisation closes Tuesday, August 5, for foreign freelancers on the regime.
Feria in full swing. Medellín’s flower fair runs through August 9, peaking with the silleteros parade.
