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Criminal gangs intimidate, silence Córdoba journalists

By John Otis/CPJ Andes Correspondent
People remain stranded at the North Bus Terminal in Medellin, Antioquia department, on January 5, 2012 during an armed strike imposed by the criminal gang Los Urabeños. (Raul Arboleda/AFP)

At most newspapers, reporting for the society page isn't especially dangerous. But in the northern Colombian department of Córdoba, which is under siege from drug-trafficking gangs, even covering birthday parties can be risky.

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January 26, 2012 12:39 PM ET | | Also in Español
Tags: Córdoba, Edgar Astudillo, El Meridiano, El Propio, La Voz de Montería, Los Urabeños, Montería

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