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[Clipping: Hallan la Cabeza de Mujer Descuartizada]

Description: Newspaper clipping headlines the discovery of a head belonging to a dismembered woman. Upon further investigation by the police and firefighters in Itagüí, more body parts have been found. The newspaper clipping also includes information about a dog show, a body found in a river, and other local news.
Date: unknown
Creator: Martinez A., Rodrigo
Partner: Castleberry Peace Institute
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[Clipping: Asesinaron a un Chivero en Belén Rincón]

Description: Newspaper clipping describes the murder of a goatkeeper in Belén Rincón. The man was driving down a street when he was shot several times. Police have ruled out the possibility of the event being a robbery, the victim's wallet and other items of value were untouched. The newpaper clipping also reports that two bodies have been found in Rio Porce.
Date: unknown
Creator: Lozano Perafán, Diana
Partner: Castleberry Peace Institute

[Altavista's Cultural Week]

Description: Photograph of people enjoying Altavista's Cultural Week. Two people are dressed in cultural clothing below the sign. Some people are enjoying the festivities from balconies while others are walking through the street.
Date: unknown
Partner: Castleberry Peace Institute
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Historia del barrio San Jose del Manzanillo

Description: The Community Action board of San Jose de Manzanillo wrote this report about the history of San Jose. Starting from 1915, with houses made of straw and wood, to its current state. Holidays and food that are special to the community of San Jose are also mentioned. Important local and Community Action board elections are included as well.
Date: unknown
Creator: Junta de Accion Comunal- San Jose del Manzanillo
Partner: Castleberry Peace Institute
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Aguas Frías: Caminando por las Microcuencas

Description: Pamphlet showcases the Agua Frías community. Local youth groups are very active in making a difference and helping out neighbors. The elders of the community gather weekly in order to reflect and talk about their younger days. A page is dedicated to the hardworking woman of Aguas Frías who work the fields.
Date: unknown
Creator: Alcaldía de Medellín
Partner: Castleberry Peace Institute
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[Clipping: Del Olvido no Escapan ni los Muertos]

Description: Newspaper clipping explains that a local cemetery is having many problems. It was not taken care of the way it should have and due to weather, some remains have been exposed. Updates of a man living a double life for the past six years are also included.
Date: unknown
Creator: El Colombiano
Partner: Castleberry Peace Institute
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Corregimiento de Altavista: Valorar Nuestro Pasado, Reconocer el Presente y Planear Nuestro Futuro

Description: This report contains the history of Altavista and what the future might look like for the area. The Table of Contents begins on page 7. The report is split into chapters, each covering a town. Important holidays, myths/legends, geography, and local traditions are discussed.
Date: April 2009
Creator: Mauricio Pérez Flórez
Partner: Castleberry Peace Institute
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Sistema de Trueke en Santa Elena

Description: Pamphlet describing the market in Santa Elena. Lists of products, services, and classes are provided. New members can fill out a form that describes what they offer and what they would like to see from the market.
Date: unknown
Creator: Alcaldía de Medellín
Partner: Castleberry Peace Institute
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Camino de Guaca: Corregimiento de Altavista

Description: Pamphlet describing the Guaca road in Altavista. It shows various points of interest along the route of Guaca. Lists festivals and events that take place along Guaca. The pamphlet also provides information that highlights the historical significance of this road.
Date: unknown
Creator: Grupo de Vigias del Patrimonio de Altavista
Partner: Castleberry Peace Institute
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[Clipping: Mateo, respuestas a su doble vida]

Description: Newspaper clipping informs that Fredy Escobar Moncada (Mateo) does not possess any confidential information from the Empresas Públicas de Medelín. "Mateo" planned to infiltrate an important meeting between military officials, Fuerza Aérea Colombiana (FAC) intervened and arrested "Mateo".
Date: unknown
Partner: Castleberry Peace Institute
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[Clipping: Matan a 3 Jóvenes]

Description: Newspaper clipping describes the murders of three young adults. On a Saturday night, a motorcyclist drove by and fired at the men. One was pronounced dead at the scene, the other two passed away at the hospital. Witnesses described what they saw and authorities assure the community that this event had no connection to the gang activity in the area.
Date: unknown
Creator: Olivares Tobón, Santiago
Partner: Castleberry Peace Institute
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[Clipping: Junio mes del Campesino]

Description: Newspaper clipping announces the month of farmers in Altavista. Events for each day are listed. These events offer times for reflection, entertainment, and challenges. Altavista recognizes that farmers are the reason the community has been able to grow over the years. They pay tribute to farmers past and present with this month of celebration.
Date: unknown
Partner: Castleberry Peace Institute
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Conozcamos nuestro corregimiento Altavista

Description: This journal/magazine describes the geography and history of Altavista. A section is dedicated to the farmers of Altavista, who are the pride of the town. Some land is dedicated to vegetable, sugarcane, and fruit crops. Other sections of land are dedicated to the exploitation of soil, in order to extract material for construction.
Date: June 2004
Creator: Colegio Cedepro
Partner: Castleberry Peace Institute
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Informacion General Corregimientos Medellin

Description: Text consists of general information over the towns of Altavista, Santa Elena, San Sebastián de Palmitas, San Cristóbal, and San Antonio de Prado. The information includes historical background, population, geography, economy, and climate.
Date: unknown
Partner: Castleberry Peace Institute
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