Episode Details

What's behind the alarming surge in tourist fatalities in Colombia, particularly among American men?
In January 2024, numerous news sources highlighted a troubling trend: at least eight suspicious deaths of Americans occurred within a mere two-month span in Colombia, all seemingly linked to dating apps.
The prevalence of such incidents has escalated over recent years, prompting questions about a potential correlation between the rise of the "Passport Bros" movement and these tragic murders in Colombia.
Listen as we dive into Colombia, Passport Bros, 15 separate murders, and how to stay alive on vacation.

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Sources: 
https://www.cntraveller.in/story/colombia-opens-a-luxury-sex-resort/

https://www.theofficialpassportbros.com/

https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/30121730/jeff-hutson-hewett

https://www.reddit.com/r/digitalnomad/comments/1akcrna/three_americans_have_died_in_the_past_four_days/

https://nypost.com/2023/12/14/news/us-comedian-killed-in-colombia-knew-the-woman-who-lured-him/

https://www.theguardian.com/society/shortcuts/2015/sep/02/devils-breath-aka-scopolamine-can-it-really-zombify-you

https://medellinguru.com/dating/#:~:text=Dating%20Tips%3A%201.&text=Once%20you%20meet%20them%2C%20do,know%20what%20you%20are%20doing.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-68022288

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-67947333

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/01/23/us-tourists-killed-kidnapping-colombia/

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/11/colombia-dating-apps-tourist-deaths

https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/dont-use-online-dating-apps-in-this-popular-tourist-country-u-s-officials-warn/

https://sandrarose.com/2024/01/8-passport-bros-killed-in-the-past-3-months/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/travelnews/article-12952321/Eight-Americans-dead-Colombian-dating-app-scheme-rob-drug-embassy-issues-warning.html

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