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Season 1 · Episode 42
The country mourns the death of Cano
C1Colombian45 min
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Colombianon NetflixAlthough their only weapon was words, the Medellín Cartel responded to Guillermo Cano with bullets. Colombia mourns the death of the journalist who with guts, faced the organization of the 'boss of evil'.
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mijo
son (affectionate), buddy, palexpressioncolloquialContraction of 'mi hijo'. Used widely as a warm direct address to someone younger, or between equals as a friendly term. In tense or threatening situations it can take on a patronizing or menacing edge. One of the most frequent address terms in Colombian everyday speech.
Mijo, recuerde que tiene que estudiar para el examen de mañana.Son, remember you need to study for tomorrow's exam.escolta
bodyguard, security escortnoun (feminine)El ministro llegó al aeropuerto rodeado de su escolta personal.The minister arrived at the airport surrounded by his personal security escort.traslado
transfer, reassignmentnoun (masculine)Después de tres años en Cali, el oficial solicitó su traslado a Bogotá.After three years in Cali, the officer requested his transfer to Bogotá.tombo
cop, police officerexpressioncolloquialWidely used across Colombia, especially in urban settings. Neither strongly positive nor negative on its own; context and tone determine whether it carries disrespect. Common in street and working-class speech.
Corra que ahí viene un tombo y esto no está permitido.Run, a cop is coming and this isn't allowed.amenaza
threatnoun (feminine)La periodista recibió amenazas de muerte por sus artículos de investigación.The journalist received death threats because of her investigative articles.candidatura
candidacynoun (feminine)Ella anunció su candidatura para las elecciones del próximo año.She announced her candidacy for next year's elections.manifestación
public rally, demonstrationnoun (feminine)Miles de personas asistieron a la manifestación en la plaza principal.Thousands of people attended the rally in the main square.cartel
cartel, drug trafficking organizationnoun (masculine)Las autoridades desmantelaron una red de distribución vinculada al cartel.Authorities dismantled a distribution network linked to the cartel.narcotráfico
drug traffickingnoun (masculine)El narcotráfico ha financiado grupos armados en varias regiones del país.Drug trafficking has financed armed groups in several regions of the country.
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güevón
dude, idiot (depending on tone and context)expressionvulgarExtremely common in Colombian informal male speech. Between close friends it functions as a neutral address term similar to 'man' or 'dude'; directed at someone in anger or contempt it signals insult. Tone is the decisive cue. Frequently shortened to 'güevo' in rapid speech.
Ese güevón me pasó el reporte con un montón de errores.That idiot sent me the report full of mistakes.
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