The Washington Post’s website has a 7 1/2 minute video by a reporter highlighting the positive changes occurring in Medellin with regard to violence and jobs, and touching on some of it’s current challenges in the face of the global economic downturn.
A surprising fact: 90% of the flowers sold in the USA are from Colombia
Well produced and brief, it’s definitely worth a watch. I couldn’t find a way to embed it so you’ll just have to click here.
“Sixty Colombian artists from around the country on Tuesday launched the song “Un paso hacia la paz” (A step towards peace) in an attempt to promote peace and end the country’s 50-year-long armed conflict. Carlos Vives,…
Source: Wall Street Journal
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“This video shows the social and urban transformation of Medellin, Colombia´s second largest city. The video was part of the presentation of Anibal Gaviria Correa (mayor of Medellin) at the World Urban Forum 2014.…
