The Colombian capital decriminalised graffiti after protests following the fatal shooting of a 16-year-venerable (respected because of age, distinguished) street artist at the hands of the police. Five years on,returning mayor Enrique Peñalosa believes graffiti is a blight on the city Jeff gathers us all along one side of the road, which isn’t easy as there are around 60 of us and the street is narrow. A car drives by slowly, or the windows open,two women leaning out.“Welcome to Colombia! they shout, as we all wave back.
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Source: theguardian.com