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By Ebony Flake ·Updated April 18, 2024
Loren Escandón is well aware of the preconceptions associated with her Cali, Colombia origins, notably its cartels. “In culture, in movies, and on TV—it’s the only depiction you see,” she said. That’s the thing about stereotypes, they oversimplify complex realities; which is not to suggest the criminal underworld isn’t real, but when it’s the sole representation of a people, the repercussions can be damning. “You
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