Medellín: Ending the spiral of violence
By DW
18 November 2017 |
2:40 pm
For years, Comuna trece in Medellín - Commune 13 - was one of Colombia’s most dangerous places. At times, the murder rate there was the worlds highest. Now, social reforms and radical urban experiments are bringing change to the neighborhood.
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