In photos: Colombia’s national strike from the streets of Medellín
Colombians brought the city of Medellín to a standstill on Thursday, November 21, during a nationwide…
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Insufficient protection measures leave Colombia’s candidates vulnerable
Despite the efforts of the National Protection Unit to provide bodyguards and protection to public figures…
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President Duque announces plans to strengthen National Protection Unit in the run-up to elections
Earlier this week, Colombian President Iván Duque announced measures that the government would take…
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A guide to Colombia’s fragile peace process
“A new phase of the struggle” On August 28, Iván Márquez, a former commander of the Revolutionary…
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Colombia grants citizenship to children of Venezuelan parents
On August 5, Colombian President Iván Duque signed a decree that will give Colombian nationality to…
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JEP budget for 2020 to reduce by thirty percent
The budget for the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) will be reduced by approximately 30 percent…
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Opinion: The FARC share the blame for the peace agreement’s failure
It’s fair to say that the implementation of the landmark peace agreement that the Colombian government…
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Colombia to resume aerial spraying of coca crops
On June 8, Colombian Defence Minister Guillermo Botero told Blu Radio that helicopters will resume aerial…
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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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