Medellin Reports

**Husker Dude** · 05-04-21 15:31

Originally Posted by LvZooMan211 [View Original Post]

Hi all, I am coming to Medellin today with a friend and staying at Hotel M. Does anyone know if the bar next door is open? I know there is a curfew and weekend lockdown going on right now. TIA.

According to their latest newsletter, the bar is closed. The pool bar is open in afternoon til early evening. Pool party is Thursdays.

**SavePros321** · 05-04-21 15:18

Originally Posted by Surfer500 [View Original Post]

If these videos have been taken within the last few days this makes sense to me in that I speculate there has been very little police presence at ground zero with the police being at other venues with active protesters.

This would explain the brazen conduct of the rateros. Simply put, if there's nobody around to bust them and / or chase after them what do they have to lose.

For any obvious gringos in Medellin right now this should serve as a warning to be very careful in El Centro right now.

Imagine if all the street thugs came to the same conclusion that the REAL money was holed up in Hotel Premier Plaza and they all decided to storm the place.

Talk about sitting ducks!

**LvZooMan211** · 05-04-21 14:48

Hi all, I am coming to Medellin today with a friend and staying at Hotel M. Does anyone know if the bar next door is open? I know there is a curfew and weekend lockdown going on right now. TIA.

**IamLookin** · 05-04-21 13:36

I thought el centro was just as safe as poblado according to many here 😯

Originally Posted by Nounce [View Original Post]

That is crazy. I think this may not be today. Blue Touch wrote something like this in his post yesterday.

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**Surfer500** · 05-04-21 05:44

Originally Posted by Nounce [View Original Post]

That is crazy. I think this may not be today. Blue Touch's wrote something like this in his post yesterday.

If these videos have been taken within the last few days this makes sense to me in that I speculate there has been very little police presence at ground zero with the police being at other venues with active protesters.

This would explain the brazen conduct of the rateros. Simply put, if there's nobody around to bust them and / or chase after them what do they have to lose.

For any obvious gringos in Medellin right now this should serve as a warning to be very careful in El Centro right now.

**Nounce** · 05-04-21 05:10

Originally Posted by MojoBandit [View Original Post]

Mayhem in Plaza Botero today. Crazy shit

That is crazy. I think this may not be today. Blue Touch wrote something like this in his post yesterday.

**Paulie97** · 05-04-21 04:49

Originally Posted by MojoBandit [View Original Post]

The first two videos I think are shot from Hotel Premier Plaza. In the first video there were two people jumped one right after another in broad daylight by different groups of thugs right in the middle of Plaza Botero between the museum and the cultural center, where there are usually plenty of cops. This is the largest video of the post.

https://www.facebook.com/1078539621/...2884763042451/

In the second video there are 3 other incidents that by the store signs you can tell are just across for Hotel Premier Plaza just a little south of Plaza Botero down Carrera 52, two of them are going on at the same time. From the vantage of the camera you can see that they are shooting from the balcony of hotel premier plaza and the second video that shows the three more incidents is in same spot. On the post this video is off to the side.

https://www.facebook.com/1078539621/...2884763802470/

In this third video I am seriously not sure the guy is still alive, he is definitely not conscious and he could have just got choked out but his neck has a funny angle to it that makes him look dead, I am almost positive that this was at Veracruz church. On the post this video has the blurred out look and the eye with a like through it because of "graphic" content

At least for me, and at this time, all of your links lead to the same video. However if you go to full screen and click the right arrow, you're led to the other two.

But it all demonstrates a point I've made for years. Most everyone counts on a "gentleman's robbery" where they'll be approached head on with a weapon and asked for valuables. But it's at least as likely that you'll be attacked by a group, have your ass whooped to varying degrees, are relieved of your goods and no questions are asked. Now of course there's guys in here too big and bad and / or smart to ever have that happen. Wink But the rest of you guys be watchful, and perhaps even opt not to walk around Centro for a while. Good luck.

**Wolf662** · 05-04-21 04:33

Originally Posted by MojoBandit [View Original Post]

The first two videos I think are shot from Hotel Premier Plaza. In the first video there were two people jumped one right after another in broad daylight by different groups of thugs right in the middle of Plaza Botero between the museum and the cultural center, where there are usually plenty of cops. This is the largest video of the post.

https://www.facebook.com/1078539621/...2884763042451/

In the second video there are 3 other incidents that by the store signs you can tell are just across for Hotel Premier Plaza just a little south of Plaza Botero down Carrera 52, two of them are going on at the same time. From the vantage of the camera you can see that they are shooting from the balcony of hotel premier plaza and the second video that shows the three more incidents is in same spot. On the post this video is off to the side.

https://www.facebook.com/1078539621/...2884763802470/

In this third video I am seriously not sure the guy is still alive, he is definitely not conscious and he could have just got choked out but his neck has a funny angle to it that makes him look dead, I am almost positive that this was at Veracruz church. On the post this video has the blurred out look and the eye with a like through it because of "graphic" content

Think I'll hold off any MED vacations till things get back to closer to normal. They used to have the police tent right between the plaza and the church.

**SavePros321** · 05-04-21 04:27

Originally Posted by MojoBandit [View Original Post]

The first two videos I think are shot from Hotel Premier Plaza. In the first video there were two people jumped one right after another in broad daylight by different groups of thugs right in the middle of Plaza Botero between the museum and the cultural center, where there are usually plenty of cops. This is the largest video of the post.

https://www.facebook.com/1078539621/...2884763042451/

In the second video there are 3 other incidents that by the store signs you can tell are just across for Hotel Premier Plaza just a little south of Plaza Botero down Carrera 52, two of them are going on at the same time. From the vantage of the camera you can see that they are shooting from the balcony of hotel premier plaza and the second video that shows the three more incidents is in same spot. On the post this video is off to the side.

https://www.facebook.com/1078539621/...2884763802470/

In this third video I am seriously not sure the guy is still alive, he is definitely not conscious and he could have just got choked out but his neck has a funny angle to it that makes him look dead, I am almost positive that this was at Veracruz church. On the post this video has the blurred out look and the eye with a like through it because of "graphic" content.

Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]

Better to stay in Centro where it is safe.

Famous last words, LOL!

**Mojo Bandit** · 05-04-21 03:46

The first two videos I think are shot from Hotel Premier Plaza. In the first video there were two people jumped one right after another in broad daylight by different groups of thugs right in the middle of Plaza Botero between the museum and the cultural center, where there are usually plenty of cops. This is the largest video of the post.

https://www.facebook.com/1078539621/...2884763042451/

In the second video there are 3 other incidents that by the store signs you can tell are just across for Hotel Premier Plaza just a little south of Plaza Botero down Carrera 52, two of them are going on at the same time. From the vantage of the camera you can see that they are shooting from the balcony of hotel premier plaza and the second video that shows the three more incidents is in same spot. On the post this video is off to the side.

https://www.facebook.com/1078539621/...2884763802470/

In this third video I am seriously not sure the guy is still alive, he is definitely not conscious and he could have just got choked out but his neck has a funny angle to it that makes him look dead, I am almost positive that this was at Veracruz church. On the post this video has the blurred out look and the eye with a like through it because of "graphic" content

https://www.facebook.com/1078539621/...2884764122478/

**LoveItHere69** · 05-04-21 03:31

Originally Posted by BlueTouch [View Original Post]

Last Wednesday through Saturday, street gangs / rateros assaulted and robbed people in front of Hotel Premier and the Museum.

They punched, kicked, and choked innocent and poor people every 5-10 minutes in the afternoons. Some gringos were robbed as well. Bystanders and police did nothing and they just watched the robberies.

Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]

Better to stay in Centro where it is safe.

I am at another hotel and saw the same thing as you. Worst was the first day. Then much less and less each day because less and less people. But that first day was scary. Same day the idiot foreigner in my hotel almost got shot with a rubber bullet which he would have deserved (he does stupid stuff). Plus, many street poles with their signs attached being carried past the church on their way past the museum. Stupid expensive vandalism.

Mr. E. I doubt there ever is a time that Botero is less dangerous than El Poblado. You have a zillion posts so people believe you know something which you obviously do not. Your crap will get a newbie hurt! Please shut up.

**Villainy** · 05-04-21 03:14

Originally Posted by RealShaun [View Original Post]

....... No issues with protest. Seems to be all on the outside areas.

Yeah? The protest March just came across la 70 here in Laureles 2 hours ago.

**HotRockIt** · 05-04-21 01:49

Getting updates from Medellin friends. Curfew continues...

**BrohamaJohn** · 05-04-21 01:35

So last time I was in Colombia, I didn't get a lick of pussy LOL. Might be doing something wrong. Then again I was in cartegena and prices are way too much my budget smh.

My standards are pretty high.

I am booking a flight back there based on the reports I'm seeing. Any hookups?

Also I real want to upgrade my account but my coinbase is stuck smh I've got so many issues man.

Anyway once I get on the ground I'll be good to go.

**RealShaun** · 05-03-21 22:19

Originally Posted by DeepXliv [View Original Post]

Just got done with an average 3 some was cheap and raw so I can't complain but I let them go after one pop. Walked around the park a little and it was quiet as expected. I've taken some pics but file size is too big on my phone to upload, I'll figure it out later. Waiting on my Rappi now and have another girl coming in a little. Also whoever said he repealed the tax law is mistaken, protests continue and I'm pretty sure president just deployed military in some cities so it's still an unfortunate situation.

I'm BareBacking only if she has no kids. Tighter and sweeter. No issues with protest. Seems to be all on the outside areas.