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Medellin Miracle

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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Mon 25 May 201500:32GMT
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