Colombia’s plan for peace seemed to work – until it didn’t
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
The U.S. relies on countries south of the border for immigration enforcement.
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
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