Colombia, many residents of Medellin live in fear of exotortion “La Vacuna”

Extortion (la vacuna) is not a new scourge in Medellin and Valle de Aburrá. The “vaccine” is used for years as a way of financing illegal armed groups and common criminals. Transporters and traders are among the most affected unions. And in the midst of this illegal pressure, the average citizen suffers the humiliation of the charged criminal combos, sell at any price, threaten and kill. Read Article

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