Laura Ardila’s controversial book “La Costa Nostra” is making waves in Colombia. It delves into Colombia’s mighty Char family and is a hit. It sold over 10,000 copies and faced censorship before its release. The author is touring many cities, from the Venezuelan border to near Ecuador. The Char family is as powerful as it […]
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