The government of President Juan Manuel Santos has suspended peace talks with the country’s ELN guerrilla after a rash of attacks against the state’s oil infrastructure.
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Endulzar la palabra: Peace and resistance in the Museo Nacional
The National Museum presents an exhibition on the importance of memory for reconciliation and told through the stories of eight indigenous groups.
Editorial: A watershed year for Colombia
A final editorial of a year that consolidated a difficult peace process with FARC and faced legal hurdles in the Congress.
Colombia’s coca farmers revolt over crop substitution
Criminal groups are challenging Colombia’s crop-substitution program and coca farmers claim not enough incentives are being offered for legal alternatives.
Herbin Hoyos: Behind the ‘Voices’ of Hope
After 23 years of broadcasting to persons held captive, journalist Herbin Hoyos has no intention of ending his historic program, known globally as ‘Voices of the Kidnapped.’
Editorial: Colombia, time to get moving
In an crowded presidential electoral race, the future of Colombia’s peace can’t be muddied by populist rhetoric. Too much is at stake, including food security and prosperity for rural communities.
Healing Colombia’s war-ravaged landscapes
The post-conflict may bring peace to the countryside, but the scars of Colombia’s war-ravaged landscape could take much longer to heal.
Santos to UN: Colombia paid “high price” in drug war
In his final address to the United Nations, President Santos reminded world leaders of his country’s sacrifice in the war on drugs and need for a peaceful resolution in Venezuela.
Coca surge and decertification threat tops Santos-Trump agenda
On the eve of the 72nd UN General Assembly, President Donald Trump has summoned four South American leaders to discuss regional issues, including the crisis in Venezuela.
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 will the message of reconciliation and anti-corruption hold?
Pope Francis begins historic five-day visit to Colombia with message of reconciliation
Pope Francis arrived Wednesday afternoon in Colombia’s capital as part of a five-day trip to spread a message of hope and reconciliation as the country ends 53-years of conflict with the peace agreement with FARC.
Leyner Palacios: A leader of Colombian reconciliation recognized globally
Leyner Palacios has been nominated to one of the most prestigious humanitarian awards. The survivor of the 2002 Bojaya? massacre started a grass roots campaign to recognize the rights of victims.
After FARC disarmament, what next for Colombia’s peace?
The 2018 Presidential elections will in part be decided by voters’ acceptance or rejection of the accord reached with FARC. The implementation process remains a difficult task ahead.
Suspects in Colombia’s Andino attack could be militants of new terror group
The Attorney General’s Office confirms the existence of a new terrorist urban militia group, amidst end of the 53-year war against the FARC.
Colombia’s Santos: FARC weapons handover “Best News in 50 Years”
Santos met with FARC’s “Timochenko” Tuesday in the town of Mesetas to celebrate the end of the guerrilla as a fighting force and successful handover of weapons.
FARC mark end of insurgency with ceremony in former stronghold Mesetas
As the demobilization of FARC reaches an historic conclusion, on Tuesday, in a ceremony in Mesetas (Meta), the former guerrilla launch themselves as a political party.