Extortionists of a gringo busted in Parque Itagui

aztec says on Sep 12, 2009, 04:50:

In Colombia, most natives assume all gringos have much more money than he/she actually has!

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Aji1 says on Sep 12, 2009, 05:15:

Ha, anywhere outside of NA or Western Europe they think that. If they only knew.

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spigrimace says on Sep 12, 2009, 05:20:

What´s credit? What´s a lease? What´s a mortgage? he he he

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aztec says on Sep 12, 2009, 05:35:

What is more frustrating is even "sophisticated" residents of Colombia believe the US Government has a giant reservoir of money. Furthermore, we should be more generous and share this vast wealth with the rest of the world who are less fortunate.

Amazing the reaction when I inform them the US Government has zero funds. Moneys spent by the US government represent confiscated (via taxes) income earned by the American people! Through the concept of fiat currency the US government continues to print money leaving a trail of debt as long as the eye can see for our children.

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el norteño says on Sep 12, 2009, 05:43:

The story is confusing. It refers to a comerciante norteamericano. So, the guy was Canadian, Mexican, or American?

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aztec says on Sep 12, 2009, 06:14:

"worried about retribution by other gang members against the American and his, probably Colombian wife and baby, and her extended family."

One of the main reasons for not burning the bridges behind you upon your move to Colombia. Always leave a means for quick return! An escape hatch if you prefer the vernacular.

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pilotguy says on Sep 12, 2009, 06:33:

We should be careful, but not fearfull.... joe

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Pappassito says on Sep 12, 2009, 07:29:

I NEVER expected to see any of this in Colombia..Extortionists,bookies,loansharks?? What's next? Putas?

"A wise monkey never monkeys with another monkey's monkey."

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Violeta_co says on Sep 12, 2009, 08:07:

I have to disagree to some comments in this post. Not All Colombian think you are rich, but if you put it in context, for Colombian standard living, well you are!. I haven't read the story, I will do it later, but please don't make us look like we are greedy people!! Because I can tell you, those "sophisticated" people some of you mentioned are the minority and there are a lot of Colombians with a better understanding about how exactly USA government has its "giant reservoir of money".

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Loggi says on Sep 12, 2009, 09:02:

Colombian`s would very seldom report such crimes for fear of retribution. Well done to this guy, two less scumbags on the street.

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tasco66 says on Sep 12, 2009, 09:04:

it's good to see the police taking this seriously and efficiently

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quantum says on Sep 12, 2009, 12:35:

Yes, bravo to the gringo for doing the right thing. Now time for a little vacation...........play it safe in your middle age(:

quantum

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lampltr says on Sep 12, 2009, 13:59:

Yes but will not do him or his family any good upon retribution! Aztec hit the nail on the head, but a bit difficult to remove the whole family if needed.

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durito2 says on Sep 12, 2009, 15:44:

I love how the El Colombiano english version turns 2.5 million pesos into 2.5 million dollars.

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soylocombiano says on Sep 13, 2009, 07:19:

Maybe it'll give the Colombians a needed shot of courage

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