How U.S. migration policies shift the burden to Latin America
The U.S. relies on countries south of the border for immigration enforcement.
Why Colombia’s ELN freed a soccer star’s parents
Research on kidnappings by armed groups explains the impact on Colombia’s peace process.
Colombians are occupying land to protest inequality. Here’s the history.
Indigenous and other marginalized Colombians are putting pressure on the new government to follow through on land redistribution promises
For Democrats, trying to slow climate change is good politics
Our research suggests that co-sponsoring the Green New Deal helped in the 2020 elections. Could it boost incumbents’ votes in the 2022 midterms as well?
Why Colombia’s new leader will have trouble preserving country’s forests
Our research suggests that mayors who take private campaign donations are selling lax enforcement of environmental regulations
Colombia’s new president aims to swing his country left. It won’t be easy.
Gustavo Petro will have to make alliances and deals with moderate parties, which may disappoint his supporters
Why Colombia can’t build the infrastructure it needs
Presidential candidates are promising economic development, but the nation’s laws make that hard to fulfill
In Colombia, an activist, feminist lawyer is running for VP
Francia Márquez pledged to speak for marginalized and rural voters. That’s put her in danger.
Colombia’s elections in May could determine the fate of the peace deal
Concerns about violence may push voters to the polls, this research shows
Will Colombia’s next president be a former left-wing guerrilla?
[caption id="attachment_74523" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Gustavo Petro, presidential candidate for Colombia
3 things you should know about the new Colombia peace agreement with its rebels
[caption id="attachment_42663" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces