Afghanistan after America
The U.S-led combat mission in Afghanistan is complete, yet large challenges lie ahead for the Afghan security forces.
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Paulina Vega crowned Miss Universe
Miss Colombia, Paulina Vega Dieppa, a 22 year old Business student from Barranquilla has been crowned Miss Universe 2015.
U.S–Cuba: Traps to normalization
Canada's former Ambassador to Cuba looks at the challenges the U.S and Cuba will face as relations begin to thaw.
A cry against impunity
Outrage over human rights issues, impunity and widespread corruption by state security forces is resulting is mass protests in Mexico.
Year of delayed peace
The FARC’s military offensive against infrastructure has delayed the prospect of peace. The urgency of the talks could lead to a deal by early 2015.
The abduction of General Alzate and FARC peace obstacle
The FARC's maximum commander "Timochenko" releases a statement in which he outlines the rebel's position on the Havana peace talks.
The Gorgona attack
While Colombians await the release of kidnapped General Alzate, the FARC attacked Saturday the island of Gorgona.
Portrait of a foreign fighter
What attracts foreign recruits to join terrorist groups such as ISIS and other genocidal organizations? Is it a search for increased status ?
Anger over “pirate” plaque
A plaque commemorating the British fallen during the siege of Cartagena in 1741 Cartagena will be removed after a maelstrom of criticism.
A hostile climate
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announces the release of the DoD’s most comprehensive Climate Change Adaptation Roadmap to date.
“Timochenko” in Cuba
As reports surfaced that FARC's most senior commander alias 'Timochenko' had traveled to Cuba, the U.S reaffirmed Colombia's key status as a global ally.
Panama “tax haven” dispute
A dispute between the Finance Ministers of Panama and Colombia has erupted based on access to banking information and a "tax haven" label.
No “secrets” in Havana
The Colombian government and FARC agree to release all the documents of the peace negotiations in Havana, Cuba.
In defense of lawyers
A visit by Caravana UK has pledged its support to the continuing work of Colombia’s human rights lawyers.
Trouble with seaweed
A massive bed of seaweed has washed ashore on the beaches of San Andrés, resulting in an intensive clean up effort by the islanders.
The ‘chain’ reaction
A video produced by the Colombian government transmits a powerful message in human trafficking and tolerance.