Building Boom In Colombia's 'Secret' City

A construction boom is transforming Cartagena. Some are concerned that tourism and rapid development will degrade the city's charm.

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February 15, 2007, 9:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"...the frenzied real estate market in Cartagena, an increasingly popular destination for foreign tourists and retirees. A decade ago, the charms of this fortress city were the well-kept secret of wealthy Colombians and venturesome foreigners who knew that Cartagena was relatively immune to the killings and kidnappings that elsewhere marked Colombia's civil war. Colombia's security and economy have improved significantly since President Alvaro Uribe took office in 2002, and that has helped ignite a construction boom."

FULL STORY: 'Secret' Colombian city gets rediscovered

Sunday, February 11, 2007 in The Los Angeles Times

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