# Medellín urban recovery of drug trafficking sites > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/medelln-urban-recovery-of-drug-trafficking-sites > Updated: 2026-10-20T00:07:46.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. The Medellín Mayor’s Office has initiated the demolition of several properties with historical ties to the city’s drug trafficking era to recover public space and improve community security. In mid-October, authorities began demolishing a large house linked to Pablo Escobar. Acting Mayor Manuel Villa Mejía stated the intervention aims to prevent the promotion of ‘narco-tourism’ or the glorification of criminal history, noting the abandoned property had become a site for illegal activities and social issues. Following this, officials demolished the former Dayro Chica stables in the San Cristóbal district. These stables were historically connected to the Ochoa clan. Local residents had raised concerns regarding the site’s proximity to a school and its role in drug consumption and public health issues. The administration indicated that these demolitions are part of a broader strategy to repurpose land for community use and eliminate areas plagued by insecurity. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-20: Medellín authorities demolish historic drug trafficking-linked stables Medellín authorities demolished the historic Dayro Chica stables in San Cristóbal to eliminate a site linked to drug trafficking history and recent illegal drug use near a local school. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/medelln-authorities-demolish-historic-drug-trafficking-linked-stables ### 2026-10-14: Medellín authorities demolish former Pablo Escobar property Medellín authorities have started demolishing a former property of Pablo Escobar to address security concerns and prevent the site from being used for illegal activities or promoting narco-tourism. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/medelln-authorities-demolish-former-pablo-escobar-property --- Cite as: Medellín urban recovery of drug trafficking sites. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/medelln-urban-recovery-of-drug-trafficking-sites