Avoid This Taboo Topic While Visiting Medellin Colombia

Glad you mentioned this, when you kept referring to that kid as pablo escobar, when you had your thanksgiving thing, I cringed and wondered if u was gonna wear out your welcome to colombia quickly. Good to see you are starting to think about these things

Hello Cartess, thanks for the heads up bro, much appreciated!

I just listened to your comments about Escobar. I would not have thought that Colombians would react as they do. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. A related topic is Las FARC, the quasi political and narco force which, similar to P. Escobar, has held Colombia hostage for many years. Is this also something that is not easily talked about? The newspapers reported a peace accord but as you are a husband and father I urge you to not think that this ends the problem. The basic social problems, poverty and class issues, which might be the Colombian corelarry to race isues in America, have yet to be addressed. Yesterday I read about a group of former FARK members who stole a car after killing the occupents. I suspect this kind of thing will continue. Is this something discussed in the expat community? Have Colombians mentioned this? I don’t want to be alarmist but as I learn more about life outside of the US I think it is important to be aware and learn what precautions one should take. For example there might be zones where you should not travel. Still, I hope you, your family and friends continue to explore and enjoy your new home.

Man, you are right, I’m from Medellín and those were really sad times. There is nothing cool about him. He killed and butchered anyone that faced him without mercy. The supposed good deeds were just a strategy to create human security belts around him. If you are coming here, talking about this is like talking about the 9/11 bombarding for you.

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Geez, when you showed us the streets in Laureles, I´m just about sold on moving there. Clean, no grafitti, also motorscooters everywhere (our thing). I´ll be there to see for myself in 6 days. Laureles looks a little like a downscale Beverly Hills w/o the snobbery!! Looks great.

I am excited about coming to your area. First trip probably April 2018. I am so glad I found you!! You look like someone who loves to laugh, and I appreciate all of your information!! JD Virginia USA

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