Andean Region

Wiretaps and Conspiracies: An Inside Look at Venezuela’s Military
A lieutenant colonel in exile speaks out about the fear and corruption in Maduro’s barracks.

How Chávez Broke Venezuela’s Military
The transformation of the armed forces has direct implications for the country’s crisis— and a possible transition.

How Can Colombia Stop Social Unrest? Listen to Colombians.
Demands in the streets can be addressed with the peace deal and social policy.

Love Him or Hate Him, Gustavo Petro Isn’t Going Anywhere
The leftist senator could stymie recent opposition momentum in Colombia.

Who Will Lead Bolivia Out of Its Dangerous Power Vacuum?
Coup or not, Morales’ exit left chaos both sides should come together to fix.

Why the UN Human Rights Council Still Matters — Even With Venezuela
Human rights abusers’ efforts to gain seats on the UN body prove its relevance.

Three Big Challenges Facing Colombia’s Outsider Mayors
Alternative candidates pulled off surprise victories in Colombia’s local elections, but governing won’t be easy.

The Competing Visions Behind Bolivia’s Conflict
Inside the dramatic turnaround that made Colombia’s second city a model for water management.
MEDELLÍN— For much of the 20th century, the Medellín River was an open sewer, collecting the untreated human and industrial waste of the Aburrá Valley. Stretching through the valley’s center, Medellín — a fast-growing city with a reputation for entrepreneurship— turned its collective back and closed its collective nose. Warehouses and rail tracks buffered the city from the rank … Read more

AQ Top 5 Humoristas Políticos: María Paulina Baena
Una galardonada anfitriona que expresa las frustraciones de Colombia.

La otra historia de éxito en Medellín: Como la ciudad limpió su suministro de agua
Dentro del dramático suceso que convirtió a la segunda ciudad de Colombia en un modelo para la gestión del agua.

La Lima moderna está seca. Una tecnología preincaica podría abastecer el agua que necesita.
Para prevenir una crisis en el futuro, la ciudad desierta más grande de América Latina está mirando al pasado.