Authorities in Medellín are investigating the death of 54-year-old American Jaime Eduardo Cisneros, found dead in an Airbnb-listed hotel room in the Laureles district. An employee discovered Cisneros’s body after receiving concerning WhatsApp messages about his credit cards, with no signs of violence present. Security footage showed Cisneros entering the hotel with a woman, allegedly involved in prostitution, the night before his death. The absence of his cell phone and valuables, along with disorganized luggage, has raised further questions.
This incident is part of a broader pattern, with at least 27 non-migrant foreign nationals dying in Medellín in 2024, prompting increased security and intelligence efforts to tackle drug-related crimes affecting tourists.