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Slayings of tourists and Colombian women expose the dark side of Medellin’s tourism boom

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. MEDELLIN, Colombia (AP) — The lush valley ...
Sports Illustrated

Colombian Phenom and Cancer Survivor Linda Caicedo, 18, Scores In Women’s World Cup Debut

Nearly three years removed from overcoming a battle with cancer, 18-year-old Linda Caicedo seized the spotlight in her FIFA Women’s World Cup debut on Monday with an inspiring goal against South Korea ...
CNN

After surviving cancer as a child, teenage soccer star Linda Caicedo is lighting up the Women’s World Cup

World Cup tournaments tend to be defined by an emerging star and, this year, it’s Colombia’s 18-year-old sensation Linda Caicedo who is shining brightest. The teenager, who signed for Real Madrid ...
UNHCR

Kick-off time for violence-against-women campaign in Colombia

BOGOTA, Colombia, November 28 (UNHCR) - The figures speak for themselves. According to a systematic survey, 41 percent of all Colombian women have suffered from violence in their own home. Among the ...
The Republic

Slayings of tourists and Colombian women expose the dark side of Medellin’s tourism boom

MEDELLIN, Colombia (AP) — The lush valley enveloping Medellin was once the heart of a brutal war involving the Colombian government, drug cartels and a smattering of other armed groups. But a sharp ...
Yahoo

Slayings of tourists and Colombian women expose the dark side of Medellin's tourism boom

MEDELLIN, Colombia (AP) — The lush valley enveloping Medellin was once the heart of a brutal war involving the Colombian government, drug cartels and a smattering of other armed groups. But a sharp ...