San Diego Union-Tribune

Slayings of tourists and Colombian women expose the dark side of Medellin’s tourism boom

MEDELLIN, ColombiaMEDELLIN, Colombia — The lush valley enveloping Medellin was once the heart of a brutal war involving the Colombian government, drug cartels and a smattering of other armed groups.
Sports Illustrated

Colombian Phenom and Cancer Survivor Linda Caicedo, 18, Scores In Women’s World Cup Debut

Nearly three years removed from overcoming a battle with cancer, 18-year-old Linda Caicedo seized the spotlight in her FIFA Women’s World Cup debut on Monday with an inspiring goal against South Korea ...
CNN

After surviving cancer as a child, teenage soccer star Linda Caicedo is lighting up the Women’s World Cup

World Cup tournaments tend to be defined by an emerging star and, this year, it’s Colombia’s 18-year-old sensation Linda Caicedo who is shining brightest. The teenager, who signed for Real Madrid ...
UNHCR

16 Days of Activism: UNHCR backs Colombian women in response to sexual violence

MEDELLIN, Colombia, December 10 (UNHCR) - Sixteen-year-old Susana* had a short and unhappy life, beaten to death by a jealous and controlling husband. The man was a bully who used to tell Susana how ...