From Drug Wars to Cable Cars: Medellin's Rise

In the 90s Medellin was known as the murder capital of the world. The home of Colombia's most notorious drug lord, Pablo Escobar, it has long been synonymous with violence. In the last two decades, however, the city has turned itself around. New initiatives such as cable cars, outdoor escalators and libraries now reach out into what were once the most dangerous slums. Are there lessons here for other cities trying to meet the 2015 sustainable development goals? Read the full story here: http://bit.ly/SDG-colombia ----------- Subscribe: https://www.bit.ly/3L0j2Ro Watch more videos: https://www.bit.ly/3FPmblU Visit our site: https://www.context.news/ — We make short documentaries, explainers and original series for people who care about the world’s biggest challenges. Context is anchored around three of the most significant and interdependent issues of our time: climate change, the impact of technology on society and inclusive economies. We contextualize how critical issues and events affect ordinary people, society and the environment. Context is a media platform brought to you by the Thomson Reuters Foundation, the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. Through journalism, media development, free legal assistance, and convening initiatives, we combine our unique services to drive systemic change.