Juan David Pulido Peña and Jhonatan Steven Téllez Canor received a security measure in a prison because they had participated in an eof threats against a Venezuelan family, who ended up being a victim of extortion and forced displacement in Medellín.
It happened in the Antonio Nariño neighborhood of commune 13. There, according to the Police investigation, 3 Venezuelan brothers, a young woman with her baby and her husband, who is Colombian, were chatting outside the residence where they lived when a vecino began to insult them with xenophobic expressions.
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They would have reacted to aggression and the episode ended in a threat from the neighbors. According to the judicial record known to Teleantioquia Noticias: “The familya locks himself in the house and the neighbor’s son From outside he yells at them that they were going to take the motorcycles that they had parked on the sidewalk, owned by 2 of the family members. He tells them that They have 2 days to vacate the house or else they will be killed. They also warned them that if they wanted the motorcycles they had to give them a million pesos for each motorcycle.”
Some of the victims decided report to the Police. The uniformed officers went to the residence and there they found Juan David and Jhonatan Steven when they were supposedly trying to kick down the door. After being identified as 2 of the authors of the threat, They were captured and prosecuted. The family left the neighborhood guarded by the Police.
Panorama of forced displacement in Medellín
According to the data of the Personalitythis year that department of the Public Ministry has received 501 statements for cases of forced intra-urban displacement. This information allowed us to establish that the There were 1,149 people affected.
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Although the year is not over, these statistics reflect a behavior very similar to that of 2023, when they were received 592 statements about events that affected 1,490 people.
Forced displacement in Medellín as a receiving city reflects these numbers: so far In 2024 there were 3,157 declarations (6,287 people) and in 2023, 2,995 (7,221 people).
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What specific initiatives can be implemented to effectively address the root causes of forced displacement in Medellín?
## Interview on Forced Displacement in Medellín
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Today we’re diving into a troubling issue affecting Medellín: forced displacement. Joining us is Alex Reed, an expert on migration and security in the city. Alex Reed, thanks for being here.
**Alex Reed:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** We’ve recently seen a shocking case where a Venezuelan family in Commune 13 was forced to flee their home after threats from neighbours escalated into extortion. Can you tell us more about the situation and what makes these cases so alarming?
**Alex Reed:** This recent incident is, unfortunately, not an isolated case. Sadly, we see an alarming rise in forced displacement driven by various factors, including xenophobia, extortion, and violence.
In this particular case, the family was threatened with violence and their belongings were extorted. This kind of targeted harassment creates an environment of fear and insecurity, forcing people to abandon their homes and livelihoods.
**Host:** What’s the broader context of forced displacement in Medellín? Are there specific areas or communities more affected?
**Alex Reed:** Forced displacement, unfortunately, is a complex issue with roots in various social and economic problems. While the case in Commune 13 involved xenophobia, other communities in Medellín are affected by gang violence and extortion rackets. These criminal groups often prey on vulnerable communities, forcing people to flee or face dire consequences.
**Host:** What are some of the long-term consequences of forced displacement for individuals and the city as a whole?
**Alex Reed:** The consequences are devastating. Forced displacement fractures communities, disrupts families, and creates psychological trauma. Victims often lose their homes, jobs, and support networks. For the city, it further marginalizes vulnerable populations, increases social tensions, and strains resources.
**Host:** What can be done to address this growing problem?
**Alex Reed:** We need a multi-pronged approach. This includes strengthening police presence in vulnerable areas, providing legal aid and support to victims, fostering intercultural dialog to combat xenophobia, and addressing the root causes of violence and poverty. Creating safe spaces and promoting social inclusion are crucial for preventing future displacement.
**Host:** Thank you for shedding light on this crucial issue.
**Alex Reed:** Thank you for having me. It’s important to keep this conversation going and work towards creating a safer and more inclusive Medellín for everyone.
