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The U.S. sent 238 Venezuelans to a foreign prison, claiming they’re gang members Heather Sullivan - March 24, 2025 Why did these migrants end up incarcerated without trial in El Salvador?
Colombia’s plan for peace seemed to work – until it didn’t Heather Sullivan - February 7, 2025 Renewed violence and criminal expansion reveal deep flaws in President Petro’s Total Peace plan.
How U.S. migration policies shift the burden to Latin America Heather Sullivan - September 18, 2024 The U.S. relies on countries south of the border for immigration enforcement.
Chiquita and the long, dark history of conducting business in weak states Heather Sullivan - June 17, 2024 Here’s what you need to know about the U.S. court case that found Chiquita liable for killings carried out by a Colombian paramilitary group.
Good to Know: Hostage taking and the rise in hostage diplomacy Danielle Gilbert - January 17, 2024 Media stories spotlight the high stakes – and the pressure to bring hostages home.
Why Colombia’s ELN freed a soccer star’s parents Danielle Gilbert - November 15, 2023 Research on kidnappings by armed groups explains the impact on Colombia’s peace process.
Why the Gaza hostage crisis is different Danielle Gilbert - October 13, 2023 What we know about Hamas hostage-taking and Israel’s hostage recovery policy.
Colombians are occupying land to protest inequality. Here’s the history. Laura García-Montoya and Isabel Güiza-Gómez - October 28, 2022 Indigenous and other marginalized Colombians are putting pressure on the new government to follow through on land redistribution promises