politics
April 10, 2026
Demands of the national strike that has paralyzed roads in ten departments due to cadastral appraisals
Protesters in Barbosa, Santander, prevent an ambulance from passing. Photo: Courtesy
TL;DR
- A national strike has paralyzed roads in ten Colombian departments, organized by peasant organizations, agricultural guilds, and citizen watchdogs.
- The protest targets the massive update of cadastral appraisals ordered by the Geographic Institute Agustín Codazzi (IGAC) through Resolution 2057 of December 30, 2025.
- Protesters demand the repeal of Resolution 2057, which they claim has led to unsustainable increases in property taxes.
- The IGAC's resolution automatically updated cadastral valuations in rural areas of 527 municipalities, aiming to align them with commercial property values.
- In some areas, property tax increases have reportedly ranged from 4,000% to 9,000%.
- Key demands include the total repeal of Resolution 2057, immediate suspension of cadastral updates, a halt to coercive measures for non-payment of property taxes, and a structural reform of cadastral policy.
- Road blockades have affected major routes, causing significant mobility issues, including the closure of access to the Palonegro international airport.
- Partial agreements have been reached in some areas, allowing for intermittent passage, but blockades persist in most reported locations.
- Organizers insist on engaging in dialogue exclusively with the national government.