Nequi will begin operating as an independent financing company separate from Bancolombia on September 1, 2025, as part of an administrative reorganization that transfers assets, liabilities, and contracts. ^[1] Joseph Rico Alandate, a 21-year-old from the Las Palmas neighborhood in Barranquilla, Colombia, died in Texas after attempting to cross the US-Mexico border. ^[2] Rico was airlifted by helicopter to a hospital in Texas but did not survive despite medical efforts. ^[3] Nequi, the Colombian digital banking platform, will change its app starting from September 1, 2026. ^[4] Nequi announced that starting September 1, 2026, it will operate as a financing company under the administration of Nequi S.A. Compañía de Financiamiento, which is part of the Cibest Group. ^[5] Nequi said that its more than 27 million clients will be able to continue withdrawing cash for free at Bancolombia's ATM network and correspondent banks after Nequi's separation from Bancolombia on September 1, 2025. ^[6] Medical personnel reported that Rico suffered brain damage due to lack of oxygen, experienced several cardiac arrests, and suffered complications affecting his liver, kidneys, and brain inflammation. ^[7] Rico left Colombia on August 18 with the intention of reaching the United States after meeting another young man who discussed the possibility of the journey. ^[8] Nequi has provided recommendations to its users regarding the platform changes that take effect on September 1, 2026. ^[9] Standard transaction options, including sending and receiving money, paying bills, withdrawing cash, and receiving regular payrolls, will continue to function as before. ^[10] The transition to the new legal structure will be automatic for all users, meaning no specific procedures or paperwork need to be performed by the customer base. ^[11] User account numbers will remain unchanged and will continue to be associated with the client's mobile phone number. ^[12]