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Colombia: Life in Cali's most dangerous neighborhood

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Nicole Frölich | Antonia Schaefer
April 15, 2023

In the Colombian city Cali, the district of Siloe is known for violence and drug dealing. DW met locals who want to take pride in their community again.

Siloe, a neighborhood in Cali, Colombia, is infamous for violence and drug trafficking. Crime has shaped its reputation as one of the country's most dangerous areas. However, local residents are tired of this negative image. Graffiti artist Cristian Hoyos, who grew up in Siloe, works with school children to foster pride in their community and uses his art to remember victims of police violence. He calls for an end to crime, trafficking, and the stigma attached to Siloe, highlighting the desire for positive change and a new narrative for the neighborhood.

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