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05-20-23 04:35 #6915
Posts: 633Gringos aren't welcome in medellin like before
Originally Posted by XXL [View Original Post]
I have seen multiple YT vids and read a few article that medellin aren't so welcoming to gringo tourists anymore.
Personally I have noticed it as well.
I never in 6 years had an officer at migraciķand question me so much with a mean look. Usually they're all smiles and stamp and I pass. Even though I was with my Colombian GF. But she had to use the other line since she has that speed pass where the glass door just opens when she scans her passport.
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05-20-23 01:59 #6914
Posts: 1137Same here
Originally Posted by FunLuvr [View Original Post]
If I were to decide to set up shop outside the US, Thailand would be my #1 destination.
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05-20-23 01:17 #6913
Posts: 1760Originally Posted by XXL [View Original Post]
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05-19-23 16:41 #6912
Posts: 208Fan boy
Originally Posted by WorldTravel69 [View Original Post]
Looks like you gave some fanboys!
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05-19-23 16:11 #6911
Posts: 2872Name Problem
There will most likely be a confusion with you using a handle almost the same as mine.
Of which I have been using for around 20 years.
Please change your handle!
WT69.
Originally Posted by DWorldTravel69 [View Original Post]
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05-19-23 15:39 #6910
Posts: 1047Originally Posted by XXL [View Original Post]
If I was ready to re-locate to another country, it would be Colombia.
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05-19-23 03:25 #6909
Posts: 1348Originally Posted by XXL [View Original Post]
Interesting data on how much police makes:
Oficiales:
General: $22.340. 377,18.
Mayor general: $16.734. 426,78.
Brigadier general: $14.980. 927,46.
Coronel: $11.571. 990,09.
Teniente coronel: $4. 232.131,70.
Mayor: $3. 292.776,00.
Capitáand: $2. 709.810,00.
Teniente: $2. 367.072,00.
Subteniente: $2. 092.780,00.
Suboficiales:
Sargento mayor: $2. 354.907,00.
Sargento primero: $2. 331.920,75.
Sargento viceprimero: $1. 831.383,00.
Sargento segundo: $1. 673.430,00.
Cabo primero: $1. 547.877,00.
Cabo segundo: $1. 500.506,00.
Nivel Ejecutivo:
Comisario: $3. 817.320,00.
Subcomisario: $3. 241.253,00.
Intendente jefe: $3. 085.730,00.
Intendente: $2. 929.129,00.
Subintendente: $2. 301.330,00.
Patrullero: $1. 835.072,00.
Investigador: $1. 835.072,00.
Carabinero: $1. 835.072,00.
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05-19-23 03:13 #6908
Posts: 2451Crime problem
I've been a lurker on this thread these last few weeks, not having set foot in Colombia for over 20 years.
From what I read, Medellin or Bogota are less safe than, say, Sao Paulo. I see reports of ATMs not giving the money, Uber scams, SWs pulling knives on mongers, girls drugging mongers.
Makes me think twice about wanting to settle in Colombia now in spite of the fond memories I have of Cali in the days of the Cali cartel.
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05-19-23 02:23 #6907
Posts: 708Very dangerous but
I wouldn't let it stop me. I'll be back in Bogota again this Sunday night I Have a serious girlfriend for the last 4 years and I have a handful of numbers of all stars I have seen for years if I need a diversion while she's at class, so I'm good. I wouldn't worry so much inside Casas, and massage places. Being in the street and the transmilenio can be a problem, don't take any buses, especially the Blue ones. Be extremely vigilante in places like SF and Candeleria. And as stated many many times on here, don't leave your drink, don't trust the girls, just use your common sense. Be safe and have fun.
Originally Posted by DWorldTravel69 [View Original Post]
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05-18-23 18:00 #6906
Posts: 5496Originally Posted by DWorldTravel69 [View Original Post]
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05-18-23 15:24 #6905
Posts: 223Safety
Originally Posted by DWorldTravel69 [View Original Post]
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05-18-23 01:06 #6904
Posts: 11Is Colombia getting unsafe?
Hi,
So the us State department just issued a travel alert to.
Colombia citing increased crime, etc.
If you are on the ground or have been there for whole, can you share your experience?
Is the crime and riots really getting serious that one should reconsider traveling there?
I'd appreciate any intel.
Cheers.
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05-17-23 16:10 #6903
Posts: 88Pros and Cons
Interested with opinions of the pros and cons of living in Medellin, full time. Hope to hear from some full timers on the board as well.
Pros: Abundant sex, open minded people (when compared with the usa), culture, lax laws, usd goes a long ways in Colombia.
Cons: Scoping problem, free for all traffic, food, lack of friends (at first).
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05-17-23 14:33 #6902
Posts: 406Drag Queen
Originally Posted by TooDirty [View Original Post]
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05-16-23 20:40 #6901
Posts: 97Originally Posted by Golfinho [View Original Post]