# Professional gossip business in Armenia, Colombia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/professional-gossip-business-in-armenia-colombia
> Updated: 2026-09-26T22:00:15.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In Armenia, Colombia, a 67-year-old woman named Myriam has established a professional business based on neighborhood gossip. Operating as a ‘chismosa’, she monitors local disputes, community events, and personal matters such as infidelities.

To ensure the accuracy of the information she sells, Myriam maintains detailed records in a notebook, noting specific times and dates. She also reportedly keeps a display in her home featuring photographs and information regarding local residents. 

While minor information fetches small amounts of Colombian pesos, sensitive secrets command significantly higher prices. Myriam reported receiving 700,000 Colombian pesos to keep a suspected affair quiet. She claims the income from this venture has allowed her to purchase two houses, though these financial claims have not been independently verified. The business has drawn public interest but has also faced criticism from neighbors regarding privacy violations.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Colombian woman turns neighborhood gossip into business

A woman in Armenia, Colombia, known as Doña Myriam, has turned neighborhood gossip into a business, charging residents for information and secrets.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombian-woman-turns-neighborhood-gossip-into-business

### 2026-09-07: Colombian woman turns neighborhood gossip into professional business

A 67-year-old Colombian woman named Myriam has turned neighborhood gossip into a business, claiming she sells local secrets to earn enough to buy two houses.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombian-woman-turns-neighborhood-gossip-into-a-business

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