Time is of the essence for Colombia’s pro-JEP coalition to garner support ahead of regional elections
Between now and October 27, Colombia’s 32 departments are gearing up to elect local mayors, state…
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Colombian Congress rejects Duque’s JEP objections
Last week, Colombia’s Lower House voted to reject the six official objections filed by President Iván…
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Does restricting the use of private vehicles tackle Medellín’s pollution problem?
The city of Medellín has recently imposed a state of preventative alert on its driving restriction…
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A look into the promise of Blockchain startups in Latin America
In Latin America, a lack of trust in financial institutions has long hampered financial inclusion, political…
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Venezuelan armed forces desert the army and cross border into Colombia
“There is lot of fear in the armed forces,” Venezuela’s interim president, Juan Guaidó, told…
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Colombia’s president rejects parts of JEP bill in a bid for more “genuine” transitional justice
“Together… we will be able to reform and design a Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) that ensures…
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The role of Escobar’s residence in Medellín’s historical memory
Given the recent nature of Colombia’s armed conflict, the country’s approach to historical memory…
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What Venezuela’s borders look like for migrants seeking refuge
What remains of last week’s Venezuela-focused media storm are two leaders who both claim legitimacy,…
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Environmental costs mounting but EPM pushes forward with controversial dam project
An early estimate has been made into the environmental damage caused by closing the floodgates to troubled…
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A nation on the move: Venezuelan migrants walk great distances in search of a better future
Berlin, Santander, is the last stop on the páramo before it all starts going downhill. The landscape…
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