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Kingdom of Thieves: El Cartucho, Bogota

December 21, 2014 Colin

An excerpt from Mad Outta Me Head on the old El Cartucho district of Bogota, which was a un-policed neighborhood of drugs and addiction.

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Contributed Story: Hangin’ Tough in La Candelaria

March 14, 2010 Colin

SUMMARY: Christopher K from Colombia gives his advice on how NOT to get robbed or bothered in La Candelaria section of Bogota, Colombia.

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Contributed Story: La Candelaria Pickpocket FAIL

March 14, 2010 Colin

SUMMARY: Quick dittie on an attempted robbery in La Candelaria.

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Limpiezas in Colombia: Social Cleansing

March 6, 2010 Colin

SUMMARY: I discuss social cleansing in Colombia, which Wikipedia defines as “the elimination of ‘undesirable’ social elements, such as criminals, homosexuals, and the homeless.”

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