Medellin, Revisited
99% Invisible
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Escalators of Change: Tourism and Turmoil in Comuna 13
This chapter examines the transformative effect of Medellín's escalators on Comuna 13, enhancing local transport while driving a surge in tourism that brings both cultural vibrancy and severe challenges. It also uncovers the darker facets of this tourism boom, including organized crime exploitation and the grave issue of underage sex trafficking in the area.
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