SUMMARY: The Mick witnesses a public hanging in South Bogota, a form of street justice enforced by guerrillas where the government lacked control.
Tag: crime
Business Scam in Guilin, China
SUMMARY: I almost fell victim to a B2B fraud in Guilin, China. This post details the internet scam and how it played out.
My 1st Time Tear-Gassed in Bogota
SUMMARY: Short dittie about my first whiff of tear gas during a small riot at UPN.
Contributed Story: Hangin’ Tough in La Candelaria
SUMMARY: Christopher K from Colombia gives his advice on how NOT to get robbed or bothered in La Candelaria section of Bogota, Colombia.
Contributed Story: La Candelaria Pickpocket FAIL
SUMMARY: Quick dittie on an attempted robbery in La Candelaria.
Limpiezas in Colombia: Social Cleansing
SUMMARY: I discuss social cleansing in Colombia, which Wikipedia defines as “the elimination of ‘undesirable’ social elements, such as criminals, homosexuals, and the homeless.”
Expat Chronicles 