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Global Business: Medellin Miracle

Medellin Miracle

21/05/2015

BBC World Service - Global Business, Medellin Miracle

The dangerous city of Medellin in Colombia, and its dramatic transformation

Medellin used to be the most dangerous city on earth. Now Colombia's second city has become a top global tourist destination. Peter Day reports on its remarkable transformation.

Less than 25 years ago Medellin was the most dangerous city on earth, with a reputation for kidnapping and murder, as well as a thriving drugs trade. Now Colombia's second city has become a top global tourist destination. Peter Day reports on a remarkable transformation. 

(Photo: Aerial view of Medellin)

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