Is there a lot of crime in Colombia?
We asked people if there is a lot of crime. They answered...
"Unfortunately, yes. Colombia has seen its share of drug-related gang violence and criminality, fueled by a long-standing conflict between the government and the illegal drug trade. The illegal drug trade has caused an increase in homicide and kidnapping cases, as well as threats of terrorism. In addition, corruption has been an issue in Colombia for many years, with many officials having ties to organized crime. Despite efforts from the government to mitigate criminal activity, crime remains a common problem that has had a strong impact on Colombian society," wrote a member who made the move to Colombia.
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"People talk about it, especially on the Facebook groups. But we never see it, and we feel very safe," explained one expat living in Medellin, Colombia.
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Is there a lot of crime in Colombia?
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Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of InternationalTravel.ai and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and InternationalTravel.ai, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
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