Thread: Crime in Colombia
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03-30-09 02:17 #31
Posts: 379Go to Medellin Henry R!
Originally Posted by Henry R
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03-28-09 22:24 #30
Posts: 385Where in Columbia should I go?
I don't have a computer and am now using the library, which only gives me a short time on the Internet. I just do not have the time to spend hours browsing this website to find the answers to this question:
Would like to know which cities or areas in Columbia have babe "action", and are not too dangerous. Also, is the babe action just "houses", or are there bars or discos with action? If so, can you name the houses, bars and discos so I can find them?
I assume Medellin is not safe. I would probably travel this coming Fall (2009). Also, any nice beaches where I probably won't get killed? Please be honest. I won't go to Columbia if it is too dangerous. You can answer here or PM me. Appreciate anyone's help.
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02-13-09 13:40 #29
Posts: 1180Originally Posted by Parcero
Frankly, things are becoming more dangerous in Colombia these days. As the world malaise catches up with Colombia, it will not get any better in the near future.
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02-13-09 04:34 #28
Posts: 46Murder Rate?
I don´t usually post but I found this topic to be interesting.
So, here goes:
Regardless of whatever the murder rate was or is:
How many murdered were Gringos?
There´s the number that you should concern yourself with.
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08-24-08 11:31 #27
Posts: 22Bombings
There was a small bomb, I. E. D. (Improvised Explosive Device that was set off in Bogota and three people were injured but not life threatening last week.
Outside Medellin, the FARC had placed several IED's in one of the townships outside Medellin. Seven people killed and several more injured. I don't have exact details yet, but should see them in the near future.
There is a major push against the FARC but there still remains a few cells with those working for the drug cartels. MAybe soon, this will end.
Be safe
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08-24-08 01:55 #26
Posts: 1180Originally Posted by Gary Groundwork
The "Medellín" bomb was actually set off in a small pueblo some distance from Medellín.
I think I did hear about some bombings in Bogotá as well. You may have meant Carrefour.
The FARC is a little pissed about being snookered out of Ingrid and the 3 US contractors.
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08-23-08 21:31 #25
Posts: 100Bombings
Can someone confirm that two carfore shopping centres were bombed in Bogota last week and the farc set off another bomb in medellin?
My mate just told me but I haven't heard anything.
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07-19-08 17:03 #24
Posts: 15815Buenaventura
I remember someone asking about Buenaventura and somebody else replying that it is so dangerous there that Colombians don't even want to go. This article mentions that 5. 8 tons of cocaine was shipped from there about a week ago on a submarine and was intercepted by the Mexican navy.
http://news.aol.com/article/us-helpe...883x1200296683
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07-18-08 12:13 #23
Posts: 76Economist has a report on S.A murder rates.
Big Drop in Colombia, especially Medellin! (but still compared to the US relatively dangerous)
http://www.economist.com/world/la/di...ry_id=11750858
SC
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06-24-08 17:15 #22
Posts: 2874Originally Posted by Halcyon901
Have fun out there!
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06-23-08 23:03 #21
Posts: 95Originally Posted by ElCastillo
This is a pretty absurd comment. I dont think i even have to explain the rationale behind it. This isnt a knock on you, per se, maybe it could just be phrased better.
Having only visited Medellin once, I felt pretty safe, even in Centro and Mayorista. And considering I'm Asian, I was probably an even bigger minority than other gringos. Of course, the non-stop stares was disconcerting, but I realized that it was more out of curiosity, than anger. As for general advice, just respect the people and city, because I was treated very well. But always keep an eye out and have some common street-sense.
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06-23-08 22:55 #20
Posts: 95relaxed as can be
Originally Posted by Ricker
You are correct, you have been posting much longer than I have on Colombia, and I humbly acknowledge all the information you have acquired in this part of the world. I, too, have posted enough information about my experiences, if you look through my reports, so I dont lack the "credentials" in mongering-experience.
However, as the titles of this thread states, it is about "crime" in Colombia. I think the posts I made are pretty relevant for this thread. I just dont think your original response to my post was warranted. Let's just leave it at that, and move on.
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06-20-08 17:54 #19
Posts: 204It's true plus
The Colombians "the happy people" really do no value life of their fellow man in a way others in the world do. They drive the way most of South America and some of Europe and the middle east, hell most of the world drive, as if you are in their way; get out.
Some appear to drive right at you as you walk across a street (motorcycles included). You have to walk with your head on a swivel as turning cars do not care that you might not have eyes in the back of your heard while you are in the middle of a intersection.
Be careful for those, motorcyclists included, who go through red lights while no other vehicle is in the intersection.
Caution for the "5 second exception" (my term and rule) in that a vehicle might go through a red if they are still in motion within five seconds after it has turned red.
Yellow gold is a big no no (though the 14k is not wanted in Colombia a robber will not know it is 14k until after the grab. If you, like me prefer white, most will think it is silver and keep away. Leave rings and expensive watches at home, you do not need them and they will only get you more attention (most not of the mongering kind).
I the places you will be looking to hang the expensive stuff will only impress enough to get you asked for more money. Hell, most over there are into the friendship bracelets. Even as a gift from a gringo an expensive gift will likely be sold unless you find a "real love" or someone who is seeking to bait you for more.
Be SMART safe but LIVE!
Originally Posted by ElCastillo
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06-19-08 19:15 #18
Posts: 44Safety
Hi guys,
I know this one subject causes more fighting and anger than most but I really want to discuss this without upsetting anyone. I have been living in Medellin for about a year and a half. I feel safer here than back in Sacramento, CA. I have been walking around Elcentro in the day time for all of this time. I have felt threaten once. This guy was obiously following us and we just took a taxi to ditch him.
Ok! Back to my thoughts. I was given a paper by a traffic cop saying 275 people were ran over and killed by cars. My point is how can you calculate the danger of a city when you consider only murder rates? Statistics show many different ways people die. Falling down, drowning, car accidents.
Personally I think you don't have as much control over your life as you think you do. No gold chains, expensive watches helps. That is why Ricker is saying to just enjoy life because you can't analytically figure out your safety. The reputation of crime the country has is the most important. I will go by word of mouth before I trust statistics.
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06-17-08 02:55 #17
Posts: 115The statistics are misleading. Crimes in the largest cities are generally reported and investigated. However if you look at the numbers some will have above average murder rates, yet they are not really dangerous relative to areas with less law enforcement.
The neighboring cities may not have many "murders" but sometimes an epidemic number of "missing persons" (not revealed in the statistics).