It is 48 minutes from Medellín and 10 minutes from José María Córdova international airport. the list of residents circulates in secret.
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This is Llanogrande, one of the rural areas of Rionegro (Antioquia), where many of the most luxurious properties in the country are located. Some are offered internationally and can cost upwards of $5 million.
This spot in Antioquia has been developing with great success for several years, but Today it’s under the spotlight for reasons that aren’t exactly real estate.
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A recent robbery at one of the properties, the capture of a dangerous drug dealer living in the area, and the purchase intention of a corrupt white-collar has led to the proposal of a ‘census’ for security reasons.
just a week ago Singers Mike Bahía and Greeicy Rendón were the victims of a robbery on their farm in the Llanogrande region..
It’s talked about would exceed a billion pesos in jewels and cash, and the real estate workers were gagged..
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However In addition to the thieves, at least one drug smuggler entered the area. and a businessman convicted of corruption.
Juan José Valencia Zuluaga, alias Falcon, was captured in May 2021, the economic and armed wing of the ‘Clan del Golfo’ extradited to the USA. At his luxury mansion in Llanogrande.
AND Convicted and corrupt businessman Emilio Tapia arrives on a private plane to try to take over a property with mangers. and an adjacent house for bodyguards amid the Centros Poblados scandal that resulted in his imprisonment today.
Rionegro (Liberal) councilor Daniel Arbeláez pointed out that they will try to do a ‘census’ with the municipal government. to determine the sector profile of the people living in the region.
“As a result of what happened to the two artists, they try to do a ‘census’ to find out who is indigenous to the area., public figures, retirees, vacationers, traders; and who do not want it to be known that they are in the region” said the council member, giving the example of the ‘Falcon’ who lived in the heart of Llanogrande, right under everyone’s noses.
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The legislator pointed out that they advocate greater security for locals and foreigners.
“The region is 196 square kilometers, with a population of 150,000 and police force shall not exceed 130 personnel in uniform”, explained.
About, Rionegro Mayor Rodrigo Hernandez (from Coalición Unidos por Rionegro) confirmed that such a ‘census’ corresponds to the Danes.
But, did not close the doors to the possibility of detecting who was in the venue “to be clear about how to focus on investments and actions”.
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And added In the last two years, they have liquidated some gangs that have come to influence the region..
“They stole from people, homes and businesses. We installed 10 to 30 security cameras last year.These also served to hit the micro-smuggling gangs operating in the region.”
This newspaper consulted Members of the Antioquia Police and Military Gaula said that to date they have not received instructions to support the preparation of the possible census.
“This is a very desirable area, especially around the Llanogrande club. It is one of the most exclusive sectors of the country with houses with a minimum area of 2,500 or 3,000 square meters.”, explains Sara Vélez, a famous real estate agent in the area.
Some properties have Paso Fino horse farms and large garages for luxury car collections.Like Ferrari and Lamborghini.
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A foreigner assured EL TIEMPO: Former President Álvaro Uribe Vélez was included in the list of residents who decided to pay him the price of a country house in eurospainter and sculptor Fernando Botero, cyclist Rigoberto Urán, reggaeton artists Maluma, J Balvin and Karol G, and Mike Bahía and Greeicy Rendón.
They also said it In addition to Germans, Israelis, Spaniards and Americans, William Shaw is also among the residents.. This is the Mexican who appears to be the apparent president of Ultra Air, which suspended operations two months ago.
A source close to what the low-cost airline is following, told EL TIEMPO that the property Appears in the listing linked to Shaw and is used as collateral for loans received by Ultra.
(Also: Exclusive: dangerous Serbian drug smuggler escaped from Rionegro airport)This list of residents reinforces the interest in building the profile of people who want to reach the area and the security provided.
Another well-known real estate agent, Claudia Morales, points out that a significant portion of her clients interested in investing there are foreigners. Retirees seeking the area as an attractive and quieter place.
The purchasing power of some residents is such that Restaurants with helipad nearby.
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Some real estate agents assure that a square meter can cost three million pesos. (depending on the area where you are rural or urban). However, in some cases, the value is tripled during the promise of sale and the signing of the bills.
Another politician, who did not want to be named, “There is no doubt that it has some of the most expensive land in the country,” he said.: “I used to have an inclination towards agriculture, but a few years ago the use of land changed and the land began to gain more value.”
The construction of the Oriente tunnel and the Rionegro-Llanogrande divided road added value to the area and further increased the demand for housing in strata 4, 5 and 6.
According to the Medellín and Antioquia Real Estate Market, Llanogrande was one of the places with the highest prices. and appreciation in eastern Antioquia due to its proximity and infrastructure to the Aburrá Valley.
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“Between 2021 and 2022, there were record numbers in new home sales in the East, although there was a decline. (…) In the municipality of Rionegro, the value of rural land has increased by an average of 13.5 percent per year over the past 5 years.”, said Federico Estrada, manager of the market.
and explained it Since it depends on the product of the real estate and other specific issues, it is not possible to talk about an average square meter price..
TIME determined that some businesses failed due to form of payment offered by some interested parties.
“There are instances where customers offer cash payments. However, they are not accepted for very large transactions. Businesses are subject to a Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Management System review,” says another real estate agent..
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And it adds Control measures have been stepped up as Llanogrande coordinates continues to appear in international real estate offers as one of the best living spaces in Colombia..
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