It just shifted into new leadership. According to my boyfriends mother, who was in Medellin during the Escobar days, she says it is better, but only because it is not seen now, but still just as corrupt.

They try to leave the tourists alone, as they see the value in our $$, plus the tourists buy their product.

Yep, these paramilitary are those fanatical people that is what scares me. I feel that i am ok, as it is getting better. Yet i have a feeling when i leave in july i will have to wait a bit to return, the elections finalize in august.

Thank you:)