{
  "id": 19361715,
  "title": "Gary El Gringo’s Journey From Connecticut to Colombia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/gary-el-gringos-journey-from-connecticut-to-colombia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T16:09:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/11/10/gary-el-gringo-interview/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2008, Gary Parkosewich, known as Gary El Gringo, embarked on a journey to Colombia following a visit with his college girlfriend to Medellin. This trip marked the beginning of a transformative experience that would lead him to become an English-language TV broadcaster in the country. Gary's story is now featured in ColombiaOne's Why I Chose Colombia series, where he reflects on his time in Bogota, his appreciation for Colombian culture, and his commitment to presenting a more positive image of the nation.\n\nDuring his years in Colombia, Gary discovered vallenato music and explored cities such as Manizales and Medellin. He produced travel stories that aimed to challenge negative stereotypes about the country. Now residing in Connecticut, where he works full-time as a content creator, Gary continues to share Colombia's landscapes, culture, and people with a global audience. Despite family commitments that keep him in the United States, Gary admits that returning to Colombia remains a serious possibility.\n\nIn this interview, Gary discusses the emotional difficulty of leaving Colombia, which he describes as one of the hardest decisions of his life. He also addresses the challenges faced by foreigners in the country and offers advice to those considering a visit. Additionally, Gary shares personal aspects of his life, including his spiritual beliefs, which significantly influenced his decision to leave Colombia. The full interview provides insight into why Colombia still holds a special place in Gary El Gringo's heart.",
  "summary": "For Gary Parkosewich, better known as Gary El Gringo, a trip to Colombia in 2008 turned into a life-changing experience. What began as a visit to Medellin with his college girlfriend led him to pursue his dream of becoming an English-language TV broadcaster in Colombia, joining RCN’s pioneering English-language news project. In this new episode […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}