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Burundangeras Target Tourists in Medellín, Colombia

Updated 2026-08-19 13:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Authorities in Medellín, Colombia, are investigating a growing trend of 'burundangeras,' women who use scopolamine to incapacitate unsuspecting tourists. The drug is used to rob victims, posing a significant safety concern for travelers.

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Rolling Stone

‘I Lost the Ability to Think’: The Mind-Control Drug Being Used to Rob Unsuspecting Tourists

In Medellín, Colombia, authorities are cracking down on “burundangeras,” women who use a substance called scopolamine to incapacitate foreigners

2026-08-19 13:00 UTC

Rolling Stone

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