Medellin the world’s eighth most violent city
Colombia’s second largest city Medellin is the world’s eighth most violent city. Mexico’s Ciudad Juarez is the most violent of all, a Mexican study has revealed. The study compared the…
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Bill Gates gives US$1 million to Medellin public libraries
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation awarded the Medellin public libraries with US$1 million for providing computers and internet access to citizens in 34 libraries throughout the city. The EPM…
Medellin turns into Colombia’s movie capital
Medellin turned into Colombia’s movie capital Monday as the seventh Colombian Film Festival opened doors. The festival features films and documentaries from all corners of the world and allows movie…
Medellin beat Huila in Copa Mustang
Atletico Huila suffered their first defeat of the season, allowing Independiente Medellin to reduce the gap from four points to just one. Atletico Nacional were victorious against Cucuta. The clash…
24,000 adolescents involved in urban gangs: Caracol Radio
Some 24,000 young men and chidlren in Colombia’s three largest cities are member of criminal gangs, a study quoted by Caracol Radio revealed Friday. The researchers warn for an increasing…
Copa Mustang II Preview: Week 7
The Colombian Copa Mustang II championship has begun to take shape with Atletico Huila comfortably on top while America de Cali struggle near the bottom. The action continues this weekend…
Medellin gets ready for International Jazz Festival
Medellin will celebrate its International Festival of Jazz and World Music with world-class artists ranging from Latin Jazz, Salsa, Flamenco, Colombian Jazz and Jazz-Fusion. The festival takes place from 10…
Medellin forensics lack personnel to deal with soaring murders
While National Police Director Oscar Naranjo said the homicide rate in Colombia dropped in the last years, Medellin’s forensic institute complains about a lack of personnel to handle all autopsies.…
Police proposes curfew for Medellin
Police in Medellin want to impose a curfew for minors in neighborhoods that have been hit hardest by the wave of assassinations in Colombia’s second largest city. The commander of…