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Have I Experienced Problems in Mompos, Colombia?

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Richard

Over dinner a few evenings ago, I was asked by a predominantly European crowd whether I had ever experienced any problems in Mompós from Colombia’s nefarious paramilitary groups that allegedly control the region. Rather than addressing this topic as something … Continue reading →

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How Corrupt is Colombia?

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Richard

How corrupt is Colombia? It’s almost a throwaway question. Those of us living here are continually hearing about the corruption in the country and how it continues to stifle growth, businesses, progress, public works, politics, in fact just about every … Continue reading →

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Magangue, Bolivar: Home to La Gata

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Richard

As the second largest economic centre in the department of Bolivar, Magangue is a bustling, chaotic, stifling and confusing city on the banks of the Magdalena River. Economically important for the fluvial connections into the wetlands of the Mojana and … Continue reading →

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