The Unfulfilled Promises of Colombia’s Peace Process
Why the 2016 deal has fallen short of expectations and what it says about the country today.
Colombia: A 2026 Snapshot
AQ tracks key indicators and political and economic trends to watch in 2026.
A Lost Cinema Classic Reappears
Ciro Durán’s first feature film “La paga” shows the celebrated Colombian director in a new light.
Maduro’s Fall May Shape Colombia’s Election
Volatile relationships with Washington and Caracas are crucial wild cards in the upcoming presidential race.
AQ Podcast: How Crime Is Affecting Latin American Politics
Criminal infiltration of formal economies and politics is shaping elections in Latin America.
Colombia’s Dangerous Regress
Intensifying violence and a divisive election season reveal a startling deterioration in the country’s stability.
Colombia’s Terrorist Violence Aftermath
A wave of deadly attacks is sowing fear and most likely reshaping the 2026 presidential election.
A Musical Dispatch From Bogotá, With a Playlist To Match
AQ’s music columnist spent a week exploring Bogotá’s Festival Internacional de Música Clásica and the city’s vibrant music scene.
The Former Journalist Seeking Colombia’s Presidency
Vicky Dávila is a rising conservative
candidate in the 2026 presidential race.
AQ Podcast | Colombia Enters a Turbulent Election Season
What to expect as the 2026 elections approach amid increasing violence and a strained relationship with the U.S.
Colombia’s China Pivot Raises U.S. Concerns
Bogotá can take steps toward a more strategic foreign policy, writes a former Colombian minister of planning.
Colombia’s Democracy Faces a Defining Test
The attack on presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay deepens the nation’s political divide and security crisis.
Petro’s Stormy Future
The Colombian leader will push for three key reforms in 2025, facing tensions with the Congress.
Colombia: A 2025 Snapshot
AQ tracks political and economic trends to watch and key indicators in 2025.
Photo Essay: Afro-Colombian Music’s Global Party
Organizers call the five-day Petronio Álvarez Festival in Cali “the largest African diaspora cultural event in Latin America.”

