Colombia Reels After Investment Schemes; Scandal Has Riveted Residents, Shaken the Economy, Damaged Uribe’s Standing
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BOGOTA, Colombia — The pied piper was a gangly, long-haired entrepreneur whose remarkable success story seemed to augur well for those who invested in his get-rich scheme. David Murcia, 28, had gone from being a traveling salesman making $130 a month to living in a luxury high-rise, driving a Ferrari and forging ties with government officials.
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