Swedish traveler Jan Philip Braunisch ventured into the Darien Gap on an adventure which would end in tragedy.
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Colombia: Peace at “lowest point”
International mediators have called on FARC to de-escalate the violence in order to salvage Colombia’s prospects of peace.
Jaramillo: “Peace is achievable”
Colombia’s High Commissioner for Peace, Sergio Jaramillo, referred to the current state of the peace process during a talk at Oxford.
Santos on FARC: “This is the war we want to end”
An attack by FARC rebels in Cauca which killed 11 soldiers could resume bombardments against camps and directly threatens the peace talks.
Capturing the “perfect soldier”
Photojournalist Giovanni Diffidenti has dedicated two decades to capturing the victims of landmines; the “perfect soldier.” The Government and FARC will embark soon on an ambitious project to identify where mines have been planted across Colombia.
Is it everyone’s peace?
Colombians remain divided on many issues surrounding the peace process, such as transitional justice, land repatriation and impunity.
Pope Francis and his historic trip to Colombia
Pope Francis’ planned trip to Colombia in 2017 sends a message of the need for peace and reconciliation as the government of President Juan Manuel Santos navigates a treacherous accord with ex-FARC.
Havana’s litmus test for peace
In an historic initiative from Havana, both FARC and Government commit to begin clearing Colombia of landmines.
The weavers of Mampuján and the Quilts of Hope
Women in a small Afro-Colombian town are coming to terms with their violent past through a community-led initiative to embroider their history as quilts.
Colombia: Stemming the bloodshed
Developments in Havana reveal an important change in tone from the government and the FARC’s peace negotiators.
The FARC’s S.O.S
The FARC claim that patience for their unilateral ceasefire is running out and the Colombian Government is not willing to join them with a lasting truce.
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.
Peace talks: The sequel
Recent attacks by FARC have cast a shadow over the future of the peace talks. Is a nation at peace really possible?
President Juan Manuel Santos embarks on his second term
Juan Manuel Santos takes office on Thursday for a second term in which domestic issues will be as critical as defining the peace accord with FARC.