From Colombia to Panama by land and sea
Probably one of the most exotic border crossing points in the world — Colombia/Panama at...
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How to break Medellin’s worst habit: Violence
Medellin seems on the brink of a new period of extreme violence. No immediate solution to these waves of violence exists, but unless we resign ourselves to being a regular victim of terror, we should seek a long-term remedy....
Read MoreSanta Rosa de Osos rejects massacre
Hundreds take to the streets of the village of Santa Rosa de Osos Saturday to reject the recent massacre of ten farm workers and demand protection from illegal armed groups. The main square of the village in the center of the...
Read MoreColombia police arrest ‘top Rastrojos commanders’
Colombia police said Friday they have arrested two top commanders of drug trafficking organization “Los Rastrojos.” The two commanders, “Mascota” and “Picante,” were arrested respectively in...
Read MoreMedellin gangs kill 2nd rapper within 2 weeks
Gangs from the west of Medellin on Friday killed a rapper, two weeks after the assassination of another singer and the displacement of some 60 hip hop artists over death threats. The death of rapper Roberth Steven Barra, locally...
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