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[JohnnieCash]

According to the statistics, the Prosecutor General's Office successfully prosecuted 11,816 criminals in 2022, which is 0. 7% of the 1,648,388 crimes reported by citizens.

So it seems that a criminal has about 99% chance of not being prosecuted.

https://colombiareports.com/colombia...stics-suggest/

[Dcfan77]

Splitting hairs at this point.

Neither have I, but due to the onerous nature of the Treaty of Guadlupe Hidalgo, by which quisling Santa Anna donated almost half his country to the Yew Ess, I err on the side of caution. I haven't heard a mxican refer to themselves as americano, yet I have seen instances where mexicanos mildly rebuked and informed estadounidenses about what we just discussed. A couple of times over the years. It's not a real hot button.

[Huacho]

You are technically right but I've never heard a Mexican call himself an Americano.

Neither have I, but due to the onerous nature of the Treaty of Guadlupe Hidalgo, by which quisling Santa Anna donated almost half his country to the Yew Ess, I err on the side of caution. I haven't heard a méxican refer to themselves as americano, yet I have seen instances where mexicanos mildly rebuked and informed estadounidenses about what we just discussed. A couple of times over the years. It's not a real hot button.

[Gabacho]

Between Christmas and New Years, which is better in terms of available street girls? Cucuta or Medellin? One way I think the Cucuta girls will all return to Venezuela for the holidays. Then I think many will stay for the money or not have enough money to return. Blah blah blah. I only need to hear from the guys that have actually been in Cucuta at Christmas and New Years. What the rest of us think does not matter.

Cucuta sounds fun I haven't been in like a year. Maybe I'll go for new years and report what it's like.

[LoveItHere]

Between Christmas and New Years, which is better in terms of available street girls? Cucuta or Medellin? One way I think the Cucuta girls will all return to Venezuela for the holidays. Then I think many will stay for the money or not have enough money to return. Blah blah blah. I only need to hear from the guys that have actually been in Cucuta at Christmas and New Years. What the rest of us think does not matter.

[John Clayton]

When a person in Colombia says to me 'de donde' I reply, 'de California. ' End of conversation. They know what that means.

For sure, except there are a couple of little towns in Colombia named California -- one near Bucuramanga. I go with estadounidense. I have never heard a Mexican call themself that. Gringo is generally understood and means any foreigner. (Gringo in Mexico mostly means estadounidenses, but is also used for Canadians there.).

[Dcfan77]

You are technically right but I've never heard a Mexican call himself an Americano.

I always use estadounidense from referring to the US of A. Even saying you are from the US is not good because of Mxico, which is 'LOS Estados Unidos Mexicanos' and thus also the US.

[Huacho]

Personally, I avoid using the term "americano" in Spanish because it can also mean someone from the continent of America.

I always use estadounidense from referring to the US of A. Even saying you are from the US is not good because of México, which is 'LOS Estados Unidos Mexicanos' and thus also the US.

[BayBoy]

I'm going to show you two examples that support the second part of point 4. To save you the trouble of looking up point 4, here it is again:

4) "Americano" in Spanish can refer to people from the continent of America (with an accent over the e) or it can refer to people from the United States of America, depending on the context and the speaker.

Since America refers to a continent in Romance language countries, "americano" should mean a person from the continent of America. However, I have found that native Spanish-speakers do sometimes use term "americano" to refer to a person from the United States of America. Other terms in Spanish that can be used to refer to a person from the United States of America: estadounidense, gringo, and norteamericano.

Here are two examples from reddit:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Colombia/co...vio_americano/

"Sienten ustedes que los hombres americanos son muy distantes emocionalmente? Incluso cuando hacen el delicioso?"

https://www.reddit.com/r/Colombia/co...eb2x&context=3

"Claro que debo decir que se asocia la palabra mas con los blancos dado que el estereotipo de un americano es una persona blanca."

Personally, I avoid using the term "americano" in Spanish because it can also mean someone from the continent of America.

When a person in Colombia says to me 'de donde' I reply, 'de California. ' End of conversation. They know what that means.

[Gabacho]

That's why Spanish speakers will refer to "los gringos" if they want to be more precise. The discussion is made more complicated by the fact that the Spanish language likes plurals, even when no plurality is meant:

Las Americas (SA + NA)
Feliz navidades ("Merry Christmas", plural though only one Christmas is meant)
Buenos dias
Buenas tardes

Interestingly, no such thing in Portuguese, except maybe for "as americas" in the historical sense.
Feliz natal
Bom dia
Boa tarde

Spanish also has "buen día" I use it often as a synonym for Chao usually at a grocery store after paying for my groceries, I'll say "gracias, buen theía" unless if it is in the evening then I'll replace it with "Feliz noche".

Also "feliz navidades" is incorrect because you pluralized the navidades but not the feliz, it would be "felices navidades" however in my experience I haven't heard that used, I always hear "Feliz Navidad" but for Easter I have heard "felices pascuas" used quite often.

Las Américas is plural because it refers to both North and South America there are two and that is why it is Las Americas. Some countries do teach that the whole of north and south America is one continent tho but I think it's still broken up into sub regions such as North Central and South.

[Trim1]

I don't agree with second part of point 4 and I did not review the other points. I would say Norte Americano is better.

I'm going to show you two examples that support the second part of point 4. To save you the trouble of looking up point 4, here it is again:

4) "Americano" in Spanish can refer to people from the continent of America (with an accent over the e) or it can refer to people from the United States of America, depending on the context and the speaker.

Since America refers to a continent in Romance language countries, "americano" should mean a person from the continent of America. However, I have found that native Spanish-speakers do sometimes use term "americano" to refer to a person from the United States of America. Other terms in Spanish that can be used to refer to a person from the United States of America: estadounidense, gringo, and norteamericano.

Here are two examples from reddit:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Colombia/co...vio_americano/

"Sienten ustedes que los hombres americanos son muy distantes emocionalmente? Incluso cuando hacen el delicioso?"

https://www.reddit.com/r/Colombia/co...eb2x&context=3

"Claro que debo decir que se asocia la palabra mas con los blancos dado que el estereotipo de un americano es una persona blanca."

Personally, I avoid using the term "americano" in Spanish because it can also mean someone from the continent of America.

[TjBrazil]

I know of him, but I did not know him. I was 8 at the time. His house was close to 2 of my great aunts. That summer my cousin won a trip to Guadeloupe from our recreation center because of those events. That mf was always lucky.

You were about the age he targeted. Why was he able to kill so many kids without anyone noticing who it was. He killed close to 30.

[Coolie High]

Leave the rides at the amusement park gentlemen.

A Bethel Park police lieutenant pleaded guilty to transporting an 18-year-old Venezuelan woman he met while she was working as a prostitute in Colombia into the United States, prosecutors said.

BB, 59, pleaded guilty to one count of transporting an illegal alien within the United States, the Department of Justice announced on Wednesday.

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/pittsbur...united-states/

Hey I aint mad at the guy. He was able to do the impossible and actually get his own personal amusement park snuck back into his country. What I'm curious to know is who ratted on him. I sure hope he wasnt a dumbass to himself by using his own personal phone and / or work phone to exchange text message with the girl.

[Mr Enternational]

Did you know Wayne Wlliams?

I know of him, but I did not know him. I was 8 at the time. His house was close to 2 of my great aunts. That summer my cousin won a trip to Guadeloupe from our recreation center because of those events. That mf was always lucky.

[SlickVick0303]

Just use common sense and you will be fine. Don't bring two unknown venezuelan girls back to your hotel room or Airbnb for starters. Don't go out late at night. Don't carry around your iPhone 15 pro max and pull it out in front of everyone. Dress casual (no gold chains).

Basically read up in here RTFF and read news from Colombia. Watch YouTube videos from this dude DCBornRob, and basically all the idiots who have gotten killed here in the last I'd say 3 years, don't do the stupid shit that they did. A little common sense will go a long way.

I myself have made some mistakes along the way; thank God I didn't get scoped or killed, but I once had a laptop stolen. I learned from the experience and it made me change the way I was doing things, it made me be more sharp and alerted especially when I have anyone over to my place, and it made me see venezuelans for whom they really are.

My advice is to stay in Centro and fuck the girls in the Botero / Veracruz church area and use the short time hotels. You will be fine.

Thanks Gabacho. I am a low key guy by nature so has never really been an issue on that front. I am from a high crime diverse city so keeping a low profile and street smarts has just become normal for me at this point. Of course that isn't to compare inner city US to a whole other country, but I keep my wits and know that trusting anyone is a no no.

Thanks for the advice on those YouTube vids, spent time watching those and def just adds to the caution on my end.

I am pretty fluent in spanish at this point I would say 80% even. Working in Mexico for so long I have that type of accent and know the lingo. Doesn't keep me from standing out as a tourist in Medellin though as their dialect and phrases differ quite a bit, but at least I can communicate anything. As far as standing out. I am white white LOL. But with dark hair and dark facial hair, I suppose I can somewhat blend in from the 6'2 blonde surfer wearing flip flops and shorts.

As mentioned. In my previous visits I have gone with 3-5 other guys and all in the same airbnb so wasn't much of an issue as we always traveled together. But first time solo and my passion for partying and privacy has me thinking twice. If I go it is with the lure of parque lleras. I know there is lots of mixed feelings here on that area, but I love it. It's my type of scene and I am honest with the fact that it's where I would want to be. I don't see my self finding something on the street but would see myself at Gusto, Montecarlo or Glow and taking a girl back.

I would never take 2 women back at the same time and if I find a Venezuelan even a bigger of a no go. I like airbnb because I like privacy, where most want a hotel with security. I don't like that BS. The worrying of checking in then taking the walk of shame or just simply the hassle of trying to find a hotel to take them is such a pain in the ass.

So my fear is going alone to the 3 clubs among others alone and after a few days of frequenting these spots I am sure it will become obvious I am solo and become a target. I suppose I can switch it up, but still.

I might have have to look into Centro. But tbh I am not much into the street girl scene which is why I like the club scene much much more.

Might just do a Vegas / Tijuana trip if I get cold feet. Even thought the flight cost is actually cheaper for Medellin.