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December 12, 2014

Tourists start to discover Colombia

By BETH J. HARPAZ
Associated Press

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The city of Medellin, Colombia, has undergone massive social and economic transformation, and is now known for spectacular Christmas light displays.

CARTAGENA, Colombia — Tell people you're vacationing in Colombia and some react like you're going to a war zone. Is it safe, they ask. But as Colombians are quick to point out, this country is very different from a generation ago. Pablo Escobar — the notorious drug kingpin who presided over a reign of violence — has been dead for over 20 years. Colombia still faces challenges, but it's made enormous social and economic strides.


 
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