As FARC prepares to reconstitute itself as a political party, it must create opportunities for political participation of its rank-and-file members.
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Colombians to march Saturday in opposition to President Santos’ policies
Thousands to protest Saturday against the economic policies of President Santos, corruption allegations, and the peace accord with FARC.
Trump – Santos to respect “special relationship” but will immigration changes take flight in Latin America?
U.S President Donald Trump and Colombia’s Juan Manuel Santos want to maintain strong diplomatic ties, but will immigration policy changes affect a “special relationship”?
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 the war.
Search continues for Colombian Catholic nun kidnapped in southern Mali
Search and rescue operations continues in southern Mali to secure the release of the Colombian Franciscan nun, Gloria Cecilia Narvaez Argoti, taken by a gang of armed jihadists.
Odebrecht: Santos calls for probe into 2014 re-election bribery allegations
The Odebrecht corruption scandal allegedly implicates President Juan Manuel Santos and his 2014 re-election campaign. Santos denies these allegations and asks for probe.
Cartagena ready for 12th edition of Hay Festival and free app included
The 12th edition of Hay Festival begins this week in Cartagena and with an impressive line-up of authors, graphic artists and political commentators. The festival has launched a free app for the event.
Bogotá’s Peñalosa faces recall of mayoral mandate
Mayor Peñalosa is facing a “recall” of his mandate after one year in office. The groups leading the petition have received backing from Progresistas, the party of embattled former mayor Petro.
A snapshot of a bygone Bogotá
A press conference during the height of the narco war, offers one journalist the opportunity to become a Colombian.
Understanding Colombia’s peace with a carrot and a stick
A new round of talks have begun in Havana to find a negotiated end to the Colombia conflict. But recent history has shown us that only former presidents Santos and Uribe can salvage a peace on the brink.
Colombia a leader in commitment to 2030 UN Development Goals
The United Nations has praised Colombia for its commitment to the Development Goals, but progress remains slow on key issues.
Plaza de Bolívar: Colombia’s square of “peace” at the crossroads of history
Bogotá’s emblematic Plaza de Bolívar is at the epicenter of Colombia’s push for peace. A candlelight rally and art installation by Doris Salcedo the highlights of just one week.
World reacts to Colombia’s peace agreement with FARC
World leaders and international media reacted strongly on Monday to news that Colombia’s government would sign a peace agreement with the FARC guerrilla group.
World leaders arrive in Cartagena ahead of Monday’s historic peace signing
World leaders have begun arriving in Cartagena ahead of the historic peace signing Monday with FARC.
Former AUC commanders ask Colombians to support peace process
Former senior commanders of the paramilitary AUC have called on Colombians to support the peace process with FARC.
Colombia’s La Macarena struggles to move beyond government aid
Towns with little state presence, such as La Macarena, Meta, must fend for their economic prosperity in an era of post-conflict.