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ADRIANA RUIZ-RESTREPO A uthor of this  power point and many other dummy things more…. Like this one : adriana@civisol.net   © Become more worldly in only in 10 minutes  !!! A Reference  Rest of you!! For the  Colombia F  U M M I E S D R O Includes the painful  truth  for getting real in the  in a funny way and  tips XXI  century
CONTENTS ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Foolish Assumptions ,[object Object],[object Object]
First things First  ,[object Object]
[object Object],- A prestigious university in NYC - A sportswear brand - A film or record company  - A province in Canada Now COLUMBIA  may be one of the following:
REMEMBER ,[object Object],C O L M B O I A
I guess you are now thinking about Colombia and… drugs
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FACTS ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Surprise !  Theine, Cocaine and Caffeine are  natural  and their ingestion is a tradition or ritual in many different cultures around the world.
[object Object],[object Object],Coke is an extremely  harmful alkaloid that basically fries the brain and poisons the blood. Are you by any chance  a  REAL environmentalist ? Think of  the impact of chemical waste on rivers and soils after the chemical process of transforming natural coca leaves into an alkaloid powder.
[object Object],International distribution by  sea, land and air  is then necessary to bring the coke in the south to the noses in the north. That is why :
THE  DRUG SPOTLIGHT  FOCUSES  ON  COLOMBIA ….  Unlike Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Venezuela, Colombia  is the only Andean country with  access to  2 oceans,  the   Pacific Ocean  to the West, the   Atlantic Ocean or Caribbean sea  to the north; one next to another. (Yes, it is perfect for trade.. that’s is why the canal was built in neighboring Panama).  Plus 2 massive “green seas”: the  Amazon   Jungle  to the South and the  Oriental  Plains   or “llanos” to the East. Besides, in Colombia  the  Andes  split in 3 parallel  mountain ranges  and close to the sea.
Colombia is a land of extraordinary geography and a  privileged geographical  position . Oceans, jungle, mountains and plains are packed all together in one single country in the corner of the Americas.
Are you by any chance against global warming ?  Imagine the carbon print of coke…
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Criminals  love   coke users . That is why they are committed to serve coke customers 24/7 and 365 days a year. They rely on a  multinational network of gangs devoted to run the business ,  drug lords to corrupt  legal barriers and smoothen international distribution,  armed groups  for combating big obstacles such as  Colombian  soldiers and police, and  hit men to  remove good politicians and engaged authorities everywhere. And of course a vast net of  small dealers  all around the world ready to deliver coke to the neighborhoods, parties, offices and schools were its use is tolerated or demanded.
Colombia is fully engaged in fighting drugs and many, many Colombians have seen coke only in films ( although increasingly –and shamefully- some Colombians are using coke too) For many years now, absolutely  all  Colombians have been paying a high price of pain, fear, frustration and stigmatization in a problem that is widespread and global. Noses sustaining this bloody business should start learning and assuming their  CO-RESPONSIBILITY  for  the pain and death that  their love for coke leaves behind.
REMEMBER DOING COKE IS FAR FROM BEING COOL:  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
LESSON # 1 COKE  LOOKS WHITE, BUT WHEN YOU  LOOK CLOSELY COKE IS RED WITH THE BLOOD OF MANY
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Facts  ,[object Object],[object Object],Hereinafter referred to as Guerrilla # 1 and Guerrilla # 2  (Don’t  want to give them any more publicity)
FACTS ,[object Object],[object Object]
Colombians don’t support GUERRILLA # 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   Colombians don’t support  GUERRILLA # 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please listen carefully :
QUIZ: ,[object Object]
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REMEMBER : COLOMBIANS DON’T SUPPORT ANY  GUERRILLAS!!
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FACT ,[object Object],[object Object]
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AGAIN,  PLEASE LISTEN CAREFULLY : ,[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object]
COLOMBIANS ARE SICK AND TIRED OF THE  VIOLENCE  CAUSED BY  -GUERRILLA No. 1 -GUERRILLA No. 2  -PARAMILITARIES THEY ARE ALL FUELED BY THE  MULTINATIONAL  BUSINESS OF  DRUG TRAFFICKING
KEY QUESTION : Because as of today there has been no need. Nobody in the international community is romanticizing the paramilitaries nor idealizing or justifying any of their actions.  Their image is not appealing to fools and pseudo-intellectuals. Colombians don’t have to lose their voice explaining how much their  violent ways  harm our country; in short ,everybody is on the same page with regard to the paramilitaries. For instance, we are not aware of any  foreign government or Hollywood director calling them brothers like they often do with the guerrillas…  Why are Colombians usually marching and speaking against the guerrillas and barely do so against the paramilitaries a.k.a. paras?
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Former guerrilleros of what was once ago known as the M-19 (fortunately enough I didn’t have to introduce you to Guerrilla # 3) signed peace and streamed their ideology to the democratic game.  So, yes Colombia has functional democratic institutions (with many flaws just like in France or the USA) And those ex-guerrilleros that were interested in ideas and in real change are now respectable representatives or senators in the Capitol or regional authorities. They offer very strong statements and currently offer a very interesting and legitimate opposition to the current government and traditional political  parties. TRUE STORY FOR ANY COLOMBIAN THE CONGRESS IS THE PLACE FOR IDEOLOGICAL CONFRONTATION.  ANY ONE THAT STRIVES FOR  IDEOLOGICAL CHANGE SHOULD  (i) LOOK FOR POPULAR SUPPORT, (ii) GET ELECTED AND (iii) TAKE IDEAS TO CONGRESS  COLOMBIANS  NEED PEACE  AND THE KIDNAPED FREE !
COOL TIP Unfair and negative stereotypes add an extra burden to this already complex situation and are definitely not funny, particularly given that victims and  their pain are real and the rest of the word is partly responsible. Unfortunately less than one percent of Colombians (we are 40 million) are violently ambitious, armed and fully  sponsored  by millions of international noses. They  bring blood, tears, infamy and pain to other peaceful and unarmed Colombians.  Don’t make lousy Colombian jokes to Colombians about Colombians being drug lords, coke addicts and criminals.
[object Object],It is definitely not funny And it is going to remain so, until…. Well, until in the  future some nerd scientist comes up with some maxi-chemical that will serve to  extract and alter some substance from a northern wild land shrub or tree into something really weird…something like.. say,  chestnutine. Or then something from a plant that can grow and be easily cropped in countries above the equator line.. Say, corn !!... oh no, that’s funny, just picture it..so nope, jokes are OK.
By the way it is really frustrating to see music  and movie stars that use coke, openly describing how “cool” and “high” they were at a party in any of the main capitals of the world. And the next day, they go and take philanthropic pictures portraying how committed they are to making the world a better place… yeah right.. -And the child  couriers that  carried  their coke to their noses in their stomachs?  -And the internal displacement of Colombian peasants and indigenous tribes to make room to grow the coca shrubs that satisfy their  demand? -And the chemicals poisoning soils and rivers ?  -And the victims of  kidnapping that  have been kept  for decades deep in the jungle  for  politicizing and insulating the drug business on which  coke users rely? -And the dead?
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
FINALLY, IF YOU ONLY ARE GOING TO LEARN ONE LESSON THIS IS IT:
Guerrilla 1 Guerrilla 2 P A R A M I L I T A R I E S VERY SAD AND EXTREMELY TIRED GOOD COLOMBIANS  Huge burden of multinational drug-trafficking  + international noses of coke users  Extreme International Ignorance about Colombia + self-perceived intellectuals with  delirium tremens
Tropical Lesson ,[object Object],[object Object],TIP :  Listen carefully to the lyrics of  Colombian music and learn about our soul, about our real country and what we believe in and care for.  We sing to love, rivers, fruits, flowers, family and friends. We are a musical country of a peasant origin. (I strongly recommend  Carlos Vives, Shakira, Juanes, Grupo Niche and Guayacan among many more)  Ask around and you will  learn that we are a country of hard working, friendly and very creative people.  Extra-tip:  Regaetton  is absolutely not Colombian music. But we will still dance to it (trying not to pay much attention or, god forbid, learn the lyrics)  just as we will also dance to the Marseillaise French anthem or the Coca-Cola Christmas jingle if we are happy and more than two in a room. Well, that is actually not true, Colombians do dance a lot  when they are all alone and with good music; usually in front of a tall mirror …(I’ve seen my neighbors..)
Conclusions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Ooops..The Disclaimers: 1. I believe  it is evident, but just in case ,I want to express that besides profound admiration I have no rapport whatsoever with the “ For dummies: bestselling book series ” from Wiley Publishing,Inc. ,[object Object],[object Object]
100% Colombian,  like good coffee.

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Colombia for Dummies

  • 1. ADRIANA RUIZ-RESTREPO A uthor of this power point and many other dummy things more…. Like this one : adriana@civisol.net © Become more worldly in only in 10 minutes !!! A Reference Rest of you!! For the Colombia F U M M I E S D R O Includes the painful truth for getting real in the in a funny way and tips XXI century
  • 2.
  • 3.
  • 4.
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  • 7. I guess you are now thinking about Colombia and… drugs
  • 8.
  • 9.
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  • 13. THE DRUG SPOTLIGHT FOCUSES ON COLOMBIA …. Unlike Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Venezuela, Colombia is the only Andean country with access to 2 oceans, the Pacific Ocean to the West, the Atlantic Ocean or Caribbean sea to the north; one next to another. (Yes, it is perfect for trade.. that’s is why the canal was built in neighboring Panama). Plus 2 massive “green seas”: the Amazon Jungle to the South and the Oriental Plains or “llanos” to the East. Besides, in Colombia the Andes split in 3 parallel mountain ranges and close to the sea.
  • 14. Colombia is a land of extraordinary geography and a privileged geographical position . Oceans, jungle, mountains and plains are packed all together in one single country in the corner of the Americas.
  • 15. Are you by any chance against global warming ? Imagine the carbon print of coke…
  • 16.
  • 17. Criminals love coke users . That is why they are committed to serve coke customers 24/7 and 365 days a year. They rely on a multinational network of gangs devoted to run the business , drug lords to corrupt legal barriers and smoothen international distribution, armed groups for combating big obstacles such as Colombian soldiers and police, and hit men to remove good politicians and engaged authorities everywhere. And of course a vast net of small dealers all around the world ready to deliver coke to the neighborhoods, parties, offices and schools were its use is tolerated or demanded.
  • 18. Colombia is fully engaged in fighting drugs and many, many Colombians have seen coke only in films ( although increasingly –and shamefully- some Colombians are using coke too) For many years now, absolutely all Colombians have been paying a high price of pain, fear, frustration and stigmatization in a problem that is widespread and global. Noses sustaining this bloody business should start learning and assuming their CO-RESPONSIBILITY for the pain and death that their love for coke leaves behind.
  • 19.
  • 20. LESSON # 1 COKE LOOKS WHITE, BUT WHEN YOU LOOK CLOSELY COKE IS RED WITH THE BLOOD OF MANY
  • 21.
  • 22.
  • 23.
  • 24. Colombians don’t support GUERRILLA # 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Colombians don’t support GUERRILLA # 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please listen carefully :
  • 25.
  • 26.
  • 27. REMEMBER : COLOMBIANS DON’T SUPPORT ANY GUERRILLAS!!
  • 28.
  • 29.
  • 30.
  • 31.
  • 32.
  • 33. COLOMBIANS ARE SICK AND TIRED OF THE VIOLENCE CAUSED BY -GUERRILLA No. 1 -GUERRILLA No. 2 -PARAMILITARIES THEY ARE ALL FUELED BY THE MULTINATIONAL BUSINESS OF DRUG TRAFFICKING
  • 34. KEY QUESTION : Because as of today there has been no need. Nobody in the international community is romanticizing the paramilitaries nor idealizing or justifying any of their actions. Their image is not appealing to fools and pseudo-intellectuals. Colombians don’t have to lose their voice explaining how much their violent ways harm our country; in short ,everybody is on the same page with regard to the paramilitaries. For instance, we are not aware of any foreign government or Hollywood director calling them brothers like they often do with the guerrillas… Why are Colombians usually marching and speaking against the guerrillas and barely do so against the paramilitaries a.k.a. paras?
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  • 36. Former guerrilleros of what was once ago known as the M-19 (fortunately enough I didn’t have to introduce you to Guerrilla # 3) signed peace and streamed their ideology to the democratic game. So, yes Colombia has functional democratic institutions (with many flaws just like in France or the USA) And those ex-guerrilleros that were interested in ideas and in real change are now respectable representatives or senators in the Capitol or regional authorities. They offer very strong statements and currently offer a very interesting and legitimate opposition to the current government and traditional political parties. TRUE STORY FOR ANY COLOMBIAN THE CONGRESS IS THE PLACE FOR IDEOLOGICAL CONFRONTATION. ANY ONE THAT STRIVES FOR IDEOLOGICAL CHANGE SHOULD (i) LOOK FOR POPULAR SUPPORT, (ii) GET ELECTED AND (iii) TAKE IDEAS TO CONGRESS COLOMBIANS NEED PEACE AND THE KIDNAPED FREE !
  • 37. COOL TIP Unfair and negative stereotypes add an extra burden to this already complex situation and are definitely not funny, particularly given that victims and their pain are real and the rest of the word is partly responsible. Unfortunately less than one percent of Colombians (we are 40 million) are violently ambitious, armed and fully sponsored by millions of international noses. They bring blood, tears, infamy and pain to other peaceful and unarmed Colombians. Don’t make lousy Colombian jokes to Colombians about Colombians being drug lords, coke addicts and criminals.
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  • 39. By the way it is really frustrating to see music and movie stars that use coke, openly describing how “cool” and “high” they were at a party in any of the main capitals of the world. And the next day, they go and take philanthropic pictures portraying how committed they are to making the world a better place… yeah right.. -And the child couriers that carried their coke to their noses in their stomachs? -And the internal displacement of Colombian peasants and indigenous tribes to make room to grow the coca shrubs that satisfy their demand? -And the chemicals poisoning soils and rivers ? -And the victims of kidnapping that have been kept for decades deep in the jungle for politicizing and insulating the drug business on which coke users rely? -And the dead?
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  • 41. FINALLY, IF YOU ONLY ARE GOING TO LEARN ONE LESSON THIS IS IT:
  • 42. Guerrilla 1 Guerrilla 2 P A R A M I L I T A R I E S VERY SAD AND EXTREMELY TIRED GOOD COLOMBIANS Huge burden of multinational drug-trafficking + international noses of coke users Extreme International Ignorance about Colombia + self-perceived intellectuals with delirium tremens
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  • 46. 100% Colombian, like good coffee.