This might be slightly offtopic, but does anyone here have first hand info on how things are going in Colombia? I have a trip there in 10 days and am wondering if I should reconsider my itinerary

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I had planned out more or less 4 days in Bogota, 5 in Carthagena and 5 in Santa Marta doing the Ciudad Perdida hike. I assume that unless things really heat up, Carthagena and Santa Marta will be fine reguardless, so what I'm trying to work out is if I should avoid Bogota altogether

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December 12 2019 17:27 GMT

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If Mexico had a serious anti-corruption movement half the Government would be gone, past and present. The Cartels have seemingly affected everything from the Government to the police, and event the military.

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December 12 2019 17:38 GMT

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That is what happens if criminal organisations have the same amount of money that industries have. They start lobbying too. Only if criminals do it, it is called bribery and corruption, but if a car company does it, it is legal lobbying.

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December 12 2019 18:19 GMT

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On December 13 2019 02:38 Simberto wrote:
That is what happens if criminal organisations have the same amount of money that industries have. They start lobbying too. Only if criminals do it, it is called bribery and corruption, but if a car company does it, it is legal lobbying.

Pretty much. Then add in that the criminality of the drug lords and legality of the industries largely being a result of said lobbying/corruption and you've got a neat little package.

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Brazillian minister of culture quotes Gobbels in video announcing an art prize, and later claims it was just a "rethorical coincidence". You can't make this shit up.

A few hours later and after backlash from both allies and enemies he's fired by Bolsonaro.