Medellín Connection

08/05/2014

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The story of the famous rapper Nas is a similar story and inspiration to thousands of musicians that are rapping today in the streets of Colombia. These young people dream of playing for fame and to emulate one of the largest revolutionary music idol...

26/04/2014

! Must Watch!

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 Co...

26/03/2014

The rise of Colombia.

12/03/2014

"Many investors have been stampeding out of emerging-market bonds, but they’re falling in love with Colombia."

Investors have been stampeding out of emerging-market bonds, but they’re falling in love with Colombia.

12/02/2014

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28/01/2014

" is amazingly beautiful and seems specially created by nature to nurture the dreams of filmmakers in search of the one place capable of providing an entire range of gorgeous scenery perfect for creating a magnificent film."

American film producer Buck Allen presents a story based in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta at Sundance Film Festival.

28/01/2014

Nominate ! "Editor Mike Herd introduces the new Guardian Cities website and asks readers to nominate the best initiative where they live"

Editor Mike Herd introduces the new Guardian Cities website and ask readers to nominate the best initiative where they live

27/01/2014

"... there is growing recognition of the value of urban design and public spaces in shaping the equitable development of a city.

One such example is seen in , Colombia, where a unique partnership between public utility company Empresas Publicas de Medellín (EPM) and the city has yielded economic opportunities in marginalized neighborhoods, fostered inclusive communities, and attracted international recognition and investment."

Economic inequality is expected to be a major theme of President Obama’s upcoming State of the Union address. While policy discussions on this subject usually center on jobs, taxes and education, there is growing recognition of the value of urban design and public spaces in shaping the equitable dev...

07/01/2014

For the second year in a row, Colombia has topped the list as the world’s happiest country, according to a survey released Thursday by WIN-Gallup. The survey known as the Full Article »

17/12/2013

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With fewer than 10 days until Christmas, holiday celebrations and decorations are on display around the world

10/12/2013

Medellin has an enticing energy that extends beyond its city limits. Before I even reached the edge of the city, I was already being pulled in by the strength of its magnetism. There’s a unique kind of aliveness in Medellin;

09/12/2013

"Joint anti-drug efforts between the United States and have reduced co***ne production and violence and could serve as a model for other regional countries aiming to build better democracies, experts say."

Joint anti-drug efforts between the United States and Colombia have reduced co***ne production and violence and could serve as a model for other regional countries aiming to build better democracies,