There have been numerous instances in Colombia of criminals drugging and robbing individuals. These same insurgent groups frequently establish roadblocks at any given roadway in order to rob and kidnap travelers. The US State Department claims that from 1980 to 2000, nearly 120 US citizens were kidnapped, primarily by leftist insurgent groups and held for ransom. In addition, Colombia is the kidnapping capital of the world, with an estimated two to three thousand people kidnapped each year. Such things are so commonplace they almost never make the world news.Īlthough drug-and-insurgent related violence accounts for a significant portion of the reported murders in Colombia, common street criminals are responsible for an estimated seventy-five percent of them. Terrorism is the norm in Colombia, and people have become disturbingly accustomed to it. Insurgent groups have routinely conducted bombings in and around major Colombian cities for decades. Murders in Colombia increased from 24,358 in 1999 to 26,250 in 2000. According to US State Department statistics, Colombia had a per capita murder rate of 77.5 murders per 100,000 inhabitants, which is nearly thirteen times higher than that of the United States.
Of those who would, few would choose Colombia, a third-world country known for drug-trafficking and ingenious ways to die a painful death before you turn thirty.Ĭolombia is one of the most dangerous countries in the world.
I would also like to thank Mae West for helping and encouraging me during the editing process.Introduction Introductionįew Americans would voluntarily relocate to a third-world country for any amount of money.
for his help with statistical information concerning the commercial fishing industry during the mid 1980’s. May you rest in peace Dad.Acknowledgments Acknowledgments I would like to dedicate this book to my Father who was also my very best friend and mentor during my life. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.
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