Buenaventura S.O.S
A mass protest has all but shut down Colombia's Pacific port city of Buenaventura. Rising insecurity and gang violence at the root of popular discontent.
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Colombia’s Congress in Santos and Uribe face-off
Recent congressional elections in Colombia ushered in a few surprises such as the return of ex president and political heavy-weight Alvaro Uribe.
Voto en blanco: Change or defiance?
One of the protagonists on election day could well be the ‘Voto en Blanco.’ By casting blank votes are Colombians electing a specific candidate?
Visa free travel extended to three nations
The European Union Parliament extended visa-free travel to Schengen member states to three nations Thursday.
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.
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.