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Eight hotels and a parking lot in the Downtown Medellin, were subject to domain extinction. In a joint work between the Medellín Mayor’s Officethe Attorney General’s Office and the Metropolitan Police of the Aburrá Valley.
According to the authorities’ report, the estate were used for illicit activities such as sexual exploitation, drug trafficking and homicides.
“In these places, between 2022 and 2024, 40 search and seizure procedures have been carried out by drug trafficking and marketing. In one of the hotels, the National Police On three previous occasions, it had temporarily suspended the activity, for allowing the admission of minors of age and for not meeting the requirements to develop the established economic activity”: reported the commander of the Metropolitan Police of the Aburrá Valley, Brigadier General William Castaño.
One of the most serious cases occurred in one of the hotels on September 13, in which the authorities found a Israeli citizen in the company of a under 16 years old.
“This type of operations obtained by the National Police against the properties used by criminal structures for drug trafficking, allow at a judicial level, to attack and remove from their property, the assets acquired with economic resources, derived from illicit activities”: specified the commander of the Metropolitan Police.
The properties were valued at more than 11 billion pesos.
2024-11-23 00:31:00
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How are local authorities planning to support the community after the closure of these hotels?
**Interview with Local Reporter on Extinction of Domain for Eight Hotels in Medellín**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today! We’d like to discuss the recent news regarding the extinction of domain for eight hotels in the Center of Medellín. This is quite a significant event for the local community. To shed some light on this matter, we have local reporter, Ana López. Ana, can you tell us what led to this decision regarding the hotels?
**Ana López:** Thank you for having me! Yes, the decision to extinguish domain over these eight hotels stems from ongoing investigations into their alleged connections with criminal activities, including money laundering and organized crime. This action reflects the authorities’ commitment to cleaning up the center of Medellín and addressing issues that have plagued the area for years.
**Interviewer:** That’s quite serious. How has the community reacted to this news?
**Ana López:** The reaction has been mixed. On one hand, many residents and local businesses have welcomed the news, seeing it as a necessary step towards improving safety and restoring the area’s reputation. However, there are also concerns about the economic impact this might have on jobs and tourism, as these hotels played a significant role in the local economy.
**Interviewer:** Understandably, there are concerns. What measures are being discussed or implemented to support those affected by this decision?
**Ana López:** Authorities have mentioned plans to provide assistance for workers displaced by the closures. Additionally, there are discussions about revitalizing the area to attract legitimate businesses and investments, which could help offset the economic downturn caused by the loss of these hotels.
**Interviewer:** It seems like a tough balance to strike. Moving forward, what can the community expect from their local government in terms of improvements and safety measures?
**Ana López:** The municipal government has pledged to increase police presence in the area and to invest in community programs aimed at fostering local businesses. There’s also an emphasis on ensuring that such criminal activities do not take root again, promoting a safer environment for residents and visitors alike.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Ana, for sharing these insights. It’s a pivotal moment for Medellín, and we appreciate your reporting on such important local issues.
**Ana López:** Thank you for having me. It’s crucial that we continue to monitor these developments and keep the community informed.
