Immigration Officer Caught Soliciting Bribes at Bogotá Airport
A Migration Colombia officer stationed at El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá has been caught on video allegedly soliciting bribes from travelers with incomplete travel documents. According to a report by Noticias RCN, the officer operated from booth 19 in the international departures area and reportedly charged up to $3,500 to allow passengers to leave […]
Dutch Tourist Extorted in Downtown Medellín: Three Men Arrested
Three men were arrested in downtown Medellín after allegedly extorting a Dutch tourist. Authorities say the tourist was initially robbed after meeting two women at a hotel in the La Veracruz area, losing his phone and bank cards. Days later, he received messages demanding 2 million pesos for the return of his belongings. A controlled […]
Social Media Photo Leads to Arrest of Dutch Drug Trafficking Suspect in Colombia
A social media photo taken with a Pablo Escobar-themed doll led Colombian authorities to the arrest of a Dutch national wanted for drug trafficking, officials confirmed this week. The man, identified as Francis Michael de Haseth, was detained in an apartment in Cartagena during a joint operation carried out by Colombia’s criminal investigation unit (Dijín) […]
Another Foreigner Found Dead in El Poblado Hotel
On the afternoon of Wednesday, April 30, hotel staff at Black Sheep Hostel in El Poblado discovered the body of a foreign guest who had not responded to repeated calls or knocks. The victim, identified as Michael Chance Copeland, was found face down on the floor of his room with no signs of life. Emergency […]
Canadian Man Arrested in Medellín for Alleged Kidnapping and Torture of Local Woman
Authorities in Medellín have arrested Raymond Truong, a Canadian national, for his alleged role in the kidnapping and torture of a 42-year-old Colombian woman in November 2023. The arrest, carried out by the Gaula Militar del Valle de Aburrá, follows a court order and is the second in the case, after Raymond Arthur Jr. Cornish—also […]
American Real Estate Mogul Arrested in Medellín for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
David Flint Stone, a 60-year-old American citizen, was arrested in Medellín, Colombia, on April 24 on suspicion of sexually exploiting a minor. Stone, who previously built a real estate portfolio in Hawaii, entered the country as a tourist. Authorities reported that Stone had sold several properties in Hawaii between 2019 and 2022, with transactions totaling […]
Medellín Ranks Among Top South American Cities for Quality of Life
According to the latest data from Numbeo, Medellín continues to stand out as one of South America’s top cities for quality of life. With a score of 122.7, Medellín ranks 7th regionally, showing strong performance in healthcare and enjoying one of the best year-round climates in the continent. Top 10 South American Cities by Quality […]
Italian Scientist’s Dismembered Body Found in Suitcase in Colombia
Colombian authorities have launched a murder investigation after the dismembered body of an Italian scientist was found inside a suitcase in a stream near Santa Marta, a popular tourist city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. The victim, 42-year-old Alessandro Coatti, had recently arrived in the city after traveling through South America. He was reported missing on […]
Journalist María Victoria Correa and Her Sister Killed in Hitman Attack in Envigado
Two women were killed and one person injured in a hitman-style attack around noon this Friday in the Villagrande neighborhood of Envigado, near Carrera 43A and Calle 25B Sur. The victims were identified as María Victoria Correa, a well-known local journalist, and her sister María Nohelia Correa, aged 70 and 75. They were inside a […]
Two Foreign Tourists Found Dead in El Poblado Within 24 Hours — 14 So Far This Year
Two foreign nationals were found dead within 24 hours in El Poblado, one of Medellín’s most visited neighborhoods, bringing the total number of tourist deaths in the area to 14 this year. The first case involved 44-year-old American Brian Patrick Downes, who was found unresponsive in his apartment in the Bosques de San Diego complex […]