In Colombia, Passing Tax Reform Was the Easy Part
The bill’s approval was a win for Petro, but keeping and attracting investments is the challenge ahead.
AQ Podcast | Gustavo Petro: What We’ve Learned So Far
El Tiempo columnist Ricardo Ávila examines how transformative this presidency could be for Colombia
Can Petro Pull Off ‘Total Peace’ in Colombia?
Negotiating with all armed groups is a high-stakes gamble with consequences far beyond the country’s borders.
The Problem with Petro’s Green Energy Policy
Cutting Colombia’s oil production won’t reduce global emissions.
Could Democracy Backslide in Colombia?
The country’s oil industry may hold the answer.
A New Era for US-Colombia Relations
Intense White House outreach reflects an uncertain path forward.
Who Is Colombia’s Next Finance Minister?
José Antonio Ocampo, President-elect Gustavo Petro’s selection, had campaigned for another candidate.
The Colombian Think Tank Bridging Two Worlds
Casa de las Estrategias brings insights from low-income Medellín neighborhoods to the policy-making conversation.
REACTION: Gustavo Petro Elected President in Colombia
The former rebel defeated Rodolfo Hernández in the June 19 runoff.
REACTION: Petro and Hernández Lead Colombia’s Presidential Race
The campaign towards the runoff on June 19 could further polarize the country.
A Major Roadblock in Future U.S.-Venezuela Talks: the ELN
The guerrilla group’s growing power is an obstacle to democratic and economic stabilization in Venezuela.
The Evolution of Colombia’s Gustavo Petro
The former Bogotá mayor is making his third run at the presidency and is leading in polls. Has he changed, or has the country?
AQ Podcast: Petro’s Race to Lose in Colombia?
The former Bogotá mayor’s path to the presidency may not be as clear as it looks, says a leading Colombian analyst.
Wildcard: The 76-Year-Old Newcomer Shaking Up Colombia’s Election
Win or lose, Rodolfo Hernández’s rise reflects the deep discontent in Colombian politics.
Does the Colombian Center Stand a Chance?
Centrist politicians appeared to have learned lessons from 2018. But ahead of elections in May, unity – and success – look increasingly unlikely.
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