Medell n Reborn (A)

By: Ashish Nanda and Margaret Cross and Jorge Tamayo

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Synopsis: In 2003, mathematics professor Sergio Fajardo was elected mayor of Medell n, Colombia - one of the most violent cities in the world at that time. As mayor, Fajardo faced a host of daunting challenges. Rampant gang violence had raised Medell n's homicide rate dramatically, and a history of corruption had undermined the public's trust in the local government and law enforcement institutions. The under-resourced local police did not communicate clearly with the mayor, and the city was approaching bankruptcy. To address these concerns, Fajardo would need to not only develop a strategy, but also convince the majority of his 21-member city council - among whom he had only one ally - to support it. Fajardo needed to decide how to prioritize the many financial, legal, and cultural concerns in Medell n to bring the city closer to peace and prosperity.