More than 200 FARC members are preparing their first post-conflcit congress in La Macarena.
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Is Colombia’s peace vote a “bark and no bite” endgame?
The Final Accord has the capacity to catapult this nation to a peaceful future with FARC or plunge back to violence of the past. Millions to mobilise for the plebiscite.
Colombia’s De La Calle: “The war is over”
The bilateral ceasefire with goes officially goes into effect and Colombia’s chief negotiator announces “end of war.”
How high the cost of peace for Colombia?
Despite international pledges to help fund its many post-conflict programs, Colombia’s new economic reality means that paying for peace will not be easy.
Colombian artists unite to break silence of human trafficking
Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs launches a campaign against the scourge of human trafficking.
Colombia ranks worst in world for internally displaced, claims UNHCR report
According to the United Nation’s Global Trends report, the world has reached the highest level ever recorded of refugees with 60 million in 2015. Colombia records staggeringly high numbers of forced-displacement.
Santos warns of return to “state of war” if peace deal rejected
Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos delivers a stern warning to his citizens, should the peace agreement with FARC be rejected by popular vote.
Britons must decide on historic ‘Brexit’ vote
Britons head to the polls next week to decide their future in the European Union. What implications does ‘Brexit’ have for the U.K’s economic and political future?
Santos to appoint new cabinet for post-conflict Colombia
Colombia President Juan Manuel Santos will appoint all-new cabinet members as he prepares to push a post-conflict agenda.
Would a Trump presidency sharpen U.S. talons abroad?
Dr. Larry Goodson looks at American foreign policy under a Donald Trump presidency and sees an unrecognizable approach.
Colombia’s connection to the Panama Papers
More than a dozen prominent Colombians have been named in the Panama Papers leak for using “offshore” tax havens.
Political scandals and the art of the ‘private’ selfie
A recent Colombian scandal prompts reflection on the curious, questionable compulsion behind the political penis selfie.
End of ‘Skyscraper Decree’ brings Bogotá buildings back to earth
On Monday, Bogotá Mayor Enrique Peñalosa struck down controversial rules permitting skyscrapers in residential neighborhoods and other parts of the city.
Obama gives Colombia a shout out in State of the Union speech
U.S. President Barack Obama mentioned Colombia’s peace progress Tuesday, possibly setting the stage for closer U.S.-Colombia collaboration.
Enrique Peñalosa sworn in as mayor of Bogotá
Enrique Peñalosa was sworn in Friday as mayor of Bogotá, Colombia’s capital, largest city and economic center.
Enrique Peñalosa: Picking up the pieces in Bogotá
As the next mayor of Bogotá, Enrique Peñalosa faces challenges left for him by a series of very diverse – and varyingly successful – predecessors.