This is interesting photo was taken at the Museo de Antioquia here in Medellin. The artist converted an AK-47 into a guitar. According to the plaque it is a statement against violence.
For those who din't know, Medellin used to be the drug capital of the world. It was one of the most dangerous cities in the world due to the various gangs and drug cartels. And it is here, not so long ago, that an average 6,000 people died from homicides back in 1991.
But with a new mayor and his iron fist, the city has clean up. homicides rate dropped significantly. The drug cartels destroyed and as everyone saw on the news back in 1993, it's most famous convict Pablo Escobar, was shot and killed on the roof top right here in Medellin.
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