politics
April 10, 2026
Blockades due to property tax hike paralyze roads in Santander, Boyacá, and Norte de Santander
The excessive increase in property tax, which in some cases exceeds 300% and even 3000% after cadastral updates, has led to hundreds of peasants protesting on the main roads of several departments in the country.
TL;DR
- Farmers are protesting excessive property tax increases, some reaching up to 3000%, following cadastral updates.
- Road blockades are occurring in Santander, Boyacá, and Norte de Santander, disrupting transportation and isolating communities.
- Protesters are demanding the national government repeal Article 49 of the National Development Plan, which they claim is causing unpayable property tax assessments.
- Specific cases highlight extreme valuation increases, such as a farm's value jumping from 150 million to over 700 million pesos, resulting in a significant tax hike.
- The protests are ongoing, with demonstrators vowing not to lift blockades until a serious and direct negotiation table is established with the government.