Editorial: “Thou shalt not steal”
Pope Francis' recent trip of Colombia was marked by a huge outpouring of affection and millions of faithful attending religious services across the country. But…
Opinion
When disaster-recovery means more than lending a helping hand
The pillar of culture is often missing from aid planning. Investing in what the community wants and empowering local involvement could make aid more efficient…
Editorial: A Matter of Perception, But Let’s Move Forward
Last month's meeting between U.S President Donald Trump and Colombia's Juan Manuel Santos, revived the ghost of decades past when the only talking point was…
The strange rebellion of Brazil’s “Operation Car Wash”
The so-called "Operation Car Wash" is the largest corruption case in Brazil and could force the resignation of President Michel Temer. This multibillion dollar scandal…
The tragedy of Venezuela as protests against Maduro mount
Venezuela is on the brink of collapse, and for more than a month, millions have taken to the streets protesting the ant-democratic government of Nicolás…
How developing nations can help rethink earthquake resiliency
Western know-how can help developing nations withstand and recover from earthquakes. But to be most effective, there has to be an understanding about the facts…
How cities can help solve global problems
Urban areas have a front-row seat for global issues like climate change and social welfare. Increasingly, it will be these spaces that provide the leadership…
Editorial: Colombia, a kind nation
The tragedy in Putumayo has shown Colombians that this country can come together in the face of a natural disaster and efficiently coordinate humanitarian relief…
Editorial: So, stay tuned Colombia
There are plenty of reasons to get stressed out with the state of the economy and ongoing corruption scandals. But maintaining a sense of humour…
Opinion: Can Colombia actually put its peace plan into action?
The slow implementation of the final peace accord with FARC is generating fears that the financial costs and security concerns may be too much for…
Opinion: America First? Not So Fast
Donald Trump’s goal to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States seems to ignore the economic realities and business practices that dominate the global…
Tackling the refugee crisis can be of virtue and profit
The resilience and tenacity refugees demonstrate in their journey to safety often means they will also make exceptional entrepreneurs.
Editorial: The hats we wear as periodistas
As the Colombian conflict writes its final chapter, as journalists we must focus our profession on covering those stories that were sidetracked or shelved by…
Biodiversity: Just how big the body count?
There can be no denying that habitat destruction is the main reason why human actions drive species to extinction. Organizations such as SavingSpecies can play…
What does Donald Trump think about drugs?
Will a Trump presidency continue with the reformist policies of Obama in the war on drugs or will there be a return to the belligerence…
Editorial for 2017: We’ll see you “ahí”
The year has begun with the implementation of the Tax Reform, an economy showing signs of economic growth and a capital that urgently requires leadership.