Medellin

Colombia Rescues 17 Minors From Ultra-Orthodox Lev Tahor Sect

Colombian authorities have rescued 17 minors belonging to Lev Tahor, an ultra-Orthodox Jewish sect widely accused across several countries of child abuse, forced marriage, kidnapping and extreme coercive control. The operation — carried out by…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF November 23, 2025

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Medellín’s Gutiérrez clamps down on transnational mafias, bolsters U.S. ties

Medellín mayor Federico “Fico” Gutiérrez launched a crackdown on transnational mafias operating in Parque Lleras, vowing the city “will not be a refuge” for crime.…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF October 1, 2025

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Colombian Mayors Demand More Protection After Petro invites Crime Bosses to Medellín Rally

President Gustavo Petro sparked national outrage after sharing a stage with jailed crim bosses during a rally in Medellín, just weeks after an assassination attempt…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF June 23, 2025

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Artist of Earth and Time: Colombian artist Hugo Zapata dies at 80

Hugo Zapata (1945–2025), renowned Colombian sculptor, passed away at 80 in El Retiro. Known for monumental black stone works evoking earth and ancestral memory, Zapata…

RICHARD EMBLIN June 3, 2025

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Heavy rainfall in Antioquia triggers emergencies and Red Alerts across department

Heavy rains across Colombia’s Antioquia department have triggered over 1,000 emergencies, with 87 municipalities under red or orange alert. Medellín and surrounding areas face flooding,…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF May 7, 2025

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Carlos Lehder’s sudden return to Colombia revives legacy of Medellin Cartel

Carlos Lehder, one of the founding leaders of the Medellín Cartel and a key figure in the history of cocaine trafficking, was arrested by Colombian…

RICHARD EMBLIN March 31, 2025

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SER: The Hat Couture of Medellín designer Andrea Agudelo

Designer Andrea Agudelo launches SER, a hat couture brand blending fashion, art, and mindfulness. Her debut collection, Born from Light, features handcrafted headwear symbolizing identity…

RICHARD EMBLIN March 24, 2025

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Medellín’s Comuna 13 rejects Pablo Escobar memorabilia

Medellín's Comuna 13 attracts nearly 900,000 visitors annually, blending vibrant art with community-focused tourism. The merchandise and tours glorifying Pablo Escobar have overshadowed the identity…

RICHARD EMBLIN January 7, 2025

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Human remains discovered at Medellín’s La Escombrera, believed to be Colombia’s largest mass grave

Colombia's JEP and missing persons entity UBPD have uncovered human remains at La Escombrera, Medellín’s largest municipal dump, and remains linked to over 500 forced…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF December 19, 2024

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UK citizen Christopher Neil arrested in Medellín with ties to Gulf Clan

UK citizen Christopher Neil was wanted on an INTERPOL red notice and is accused of orchestrating major cocaine shipments to the United Kingdom and engaging…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF December 13, 2024

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Medellín’s “Fico” Gutiérrez pushes to ban Escobar-themed merchandise and narco-tours

Medellín mayor Federico Gutiérrez wants to clamp down on narco-tours of the city's Comuna 13 and the sale of merchandise that references the druglord of…

RICHARD EMBLIN November 20, 2024

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Medellín’s Best and (Not So Best) Bars: A Sip of the City’s Scene

Medellín’s bar scene is as diverse as the city itself, offering a taste of everything from laid-back beer havens to rooftop escapes with a view.

LAURETTA ALONGE August 16, 2024