This launch of the “public phase” marks a return to stalled talks with ELN that date back two years.
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Ford Foundation returns to Colombia
One of the world’s most respected charities returns to Colombia to finish its original mission of financing economic opportunities, inclusion and equality.
Colombia’s peace negotiator confirms ongoing talks with FARC and need to amend peace deal
Colombia’s chief negotiator Humberto de la Calle and FARC’s Iván Márquez released as statement from Havana reaffirming their commitment to maintain the bilateral ceasefire.
How Hurricane Matthew may have destroyed Colombia’s peace vote
Hurricane Matthew may have dramatically affected Colombia’s peace vote by keeping voters from the polls on Sunday.
Colombian peso falls after voters reject peace deal
Colombia’s peso fell on Monday following a Sunday plebiscite that rejected a peace agreement between the government and the FARC guerrilla group.
Thomas Defler: a life with Colombia’s monkeys
Scientist and adventurer Thomas Defler reflects on his life spent in Colombia’s Amazon region searching for rare and undiscovered monkeys.
How the world media covered Colombia’s peace signing
Most leading newspapers across South America opened with the peace signing ceremony in Cartagena, yet coverage on the front page was marginal in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Final polls show ‘yes’ leads ahead of Colombia’s peace vote
Final opinion polls before Colombia’s Sunday peace plebiscite show ‘yes’ voters lead ‘no’ although the margin between the two has grown smaller.
World reacts to Colombia’s peace agreement with FARC
World leaders and international media reacted strongly on Monday to news that Colombia’s government would sign a peace agreement with the FARC guerrilla group.
FARC’s final conference a vestige of conflict and look forward to peace
“In your hands,” said Timochenko, “lies the fate of Colombia,” as the guerrilla group celebrated its 10th conference in the Eastern plains.
Sofia Vergara once again TV’s highest paid actress
The Barranquilla-born Modern Family star is the queen of the small screen.
Colombia improving citizen access to banking system
Limited access to banking remains a major barrier to many Colombians, but there are signs of greater financial inclusion states Brookings.
Narcos season two premieres in Bogotá with red carpet event
The Narcos are back hosted their season two celebration in Colombia’s capital.
Pajón, Ibargüen, Figueroa lead Colombia to best Olympic performance in history
With golds for Pajón, Ibargüen, and Figeroa, Rio was the best Olympics in Colombia’s history.
Bogotá launches crime-reporting mobile app and website
Citizens can use the government website or a smartphone app to log complaints.
Chocó strikes to force government action on healthcare, infrastructure
Citizens in Chocó began a strike today to protest widespread neglect of the department.