Colombian historian Jorge Orlando Melo has made Colombia his main subject of study and analysis. His most recent book is a research study on Colombian identity.
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Lima Group backs new sanctions against Maduro, rules out military option
U.S Vice-President Mike Pence attended the 11th session of the Lima Group in which he announced new sanctions against the Maduro regime, yet members ruled out a military option.
Thousands of Venezuelans stranded as violence on Colombian border continues
Venezuelan protestors at the border crossing in Villa Rosario are battling Maduro’s security forces and paramilitaries known as Colectivos after humanitarian aid was destroyed.
Relief aid coalition: Venezuela’s Maduro commits “crime against humanity”
After the Venezuelan army fired at volunteers attempting to deliver humanitarian aid, the Lima Group nations are expected to pledge support for a return to democracy.
Tale of four bridges: Aid burnt and blocked at Colombian border
The humanitarian aid destined for Venezuela was suspended by interim president Guaidó after violence flared up at Colombia’s border crossings.
Members of Venezuela’s National Guard desert posts, Duque and Guaidó head to border
Tens of thousands are congregating on the bridges that connect Venezuela with Colombia in support of the humanitarian aid convoys. Duque and Guiadó expected to arrive at Tienditas.
Venezuela’s Guaidó in Colombia: “We are not begging, we are resisting a dictatorship”
In an act of bravery, defying Maduro’s travel ban, Guaidó turned up in Cucutá to see the humanitarian aid ready to be moved Saturday.
“We are all united in Latin America” states Duque as Venezuela Aid draws huge crowd
Richard Branson’s Venezuela Aid Live concert draws a crowd of 300,000 as aid convoys wait to deliver humanitarian assistance on Saturday.
A letter to Roger Waters from this side of the Moon
Roger Waters’ tirade against the Venezuela Live Aid concert organized by Richard Branson seems incongruous with the lyrics of this humanist, poet, rock star.
Bogotá can breathe again, but long term air solutions needed
Bogotá may have overcome the environmental emergency decreed by the mayoralty, but long term solutions are needed to improve air quality.
Colombian adoption: From the selva to Holland and back again
Adopted from Colombia as a child, Santiago Jordaan returned to his tribal home in the Amazon to learn Huitoto traditions and share the experience with his fellow Dutch citizens.
Branson to host Live Aid Venezuela in Colombian border city of Cúcuta
Virgin’s Richard Branson has set the stage for a musical showdown with the regime of Nicolás Maduro by announcing LiveAid Venezuela in the Colombian border city of Cúcuta.
Trump reaffirms “all options” scenario for Venezuela during Duque’s visit
President Duque’s first state visit to the White House was focused on the crisis in Venezuela and options to restore democracy with interim President Juan Guaidó.
Migración Colombia reveals extent of Venezuelan migration in the country
As humanitarian aid stockpiles along the Venezuelan border, the flow of migrants continues with new figures released by Migración Colombia.
Venezuela: Notes on a conspiracy or “5000 troops to Colombia”?
A democratic future for Venezuela appears imminent, but how will the end game play out?
Colombia recognizes Juan Guaidó as interim President of Venezuela
The Colombian Goverment has officially recognized Juan Guaidó as the legitimate interim President of Venezuela.