UP’s Avella escapes attack
The presidential candidate of the the left-wing party Union Patriotica, Aida Avella, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on her life Sunday.
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UK’s Hague and Santos commit to combating sexual violence
British Foreign Secretary William Hague came to Bogota to address the issue of sexual violence in conflict and lay out a framework for the June…
The international President
Despite forging international accords, President Santos' popularity at home remains weak over persistent economic concerns.
Petro’s quagmire
After two months of polarization and political rabble rousing Bogotá's embattled mayor Petro clings to office. What happens next?
Drugs on the table
The FARC and government negotiators take on the contentious issue of drug policy and how to end an era of cocaine trafficking.
A different look at Colombia
Even though Pres.Santos has yet to officialize his reelection bid, Colombia's leader faces challenges as he heads to 2014.
Deal reached for FARC’s future
The government has reached a deal with FARC regarding a future in politics as well as, conditions and guarantees.
Peace: A need to accelerate
Advances gained mid summer at the negotiating table between the government and FARC have slowed with election rhetoric.
Kidnapped: backpacking in a “red zone”
Despite improved security in Colombia for travelers, many kidnappings are the still result of underestimating risks in rural areas.
Peace talks stalling
A recent cycle of negotiations between government and FARC ends without concrete agreements. Are the peace talks stalling?
Where peace meets justice
A back room amnesty for war crimes committed or a legal framework for creating a post-conflict Colombia?
Nicaragua “Expansionist”
Santos addresses the nation to explain why his government views "inapplicable" the ruling by the International Court of Justice.
Strike: Boyacá’s predicament
The agrarian strike has deep roots in the agricultural heartland of Boyacá, and has affected the peace and tranquility of the department.
Colombian farmers strike is Santos’ next challenge
A prolonged strike could disrupt Colombia's food and energy supplies, and shows widespread discontent of economic policies.
An end to Schengen?
The announcement by Spain's Rajoy to lift Schengen visas for Colombians could usher in a new era for relations with Europe.
Colombia’s Santos to military: “Shoot until peace”
After a brutal attack by FARC on the army and ongoing peasant uprising in the Catatumbo region, President Santos turns to tough talk.