Gentrification Spurs Cocaine Surge in Medellín An influx of digital nomads and ex-pats aren't just driving up rents, they're stimulating the city's black markets as well by Nicolas Zuluaga for Pirate Wire Services

The House of Hip-Hop Making Waves in Medellin Comuna 13 is a symbol of a dark era in the history of Colombia’s second-largest city. But a group of elite rappers has created a new identity, inspiring a revolution Latest by me for Pirate Wire Services

Venezuela Bans Election Frontrunner From Office The 15-year decision raises questions about upcoming elections, sanctions and what comes next We discuss how it happened and what that means for Venezuelan democracy https://www.piratewireservices.com/p/venezuela-bans-frontrunner-opposition#details

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It seems like they're experimenting with Tesla's auto-pilot features over at Twitter.

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