Colombia's travel agents hype drug trafficking legacy

Travel agencies in Colombia's second largest city, Medellin, are attracting foreign visitors by offering Pablo Escobar theme tours. Escobar formed one of the world's largest drug cartels in the 80's and 90's, killing hundreds of innocent people as he waged war against the Colombian government. Many of Medellin's residents oppose these tours; while local authorities would rather travel agents highlight the nicer side of town. In response, travel agents say that they are merely showing people how far the city has come, fifteen years after Escobar´s death. FSRN's Manuel Rueda has more from Medellin.

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