Rural landowners protest property tax increases in Santander, Colombia

Rural landowners are blocking roads in Santander, Colombia, protesting significant increases in property taxes due to updated cadastral valuations. The protests stem from alleged tax hikes of up to 5,000% following a cadastral update by the Agustín Codazzi Geographic Institute (Igac), impacting farmers' economies. Similar demonstrations are occurring nationwide, with local authorities and protesters seeking a review of the valuation methodology and its economic impact on rural communities.