Colombia’s Evolving Relationship with China
AQ tracks how the country has managed its ties with Beijing.
What President Duque Has Done for Venezuelans Is Heroic
As other countries closed their doors, Colombia’s president and its people lent a hand.
How to Avoid a Caudillo in Colombia
Channeling the public’s desire for change in a constructive way is difficult. But here are some ideas.
Colombia’s Protests Could Create an Opening for the Center
As politicians on the left and right fuel polarization, signs of an appetite for centrist politics are starting to show.
The History-Making Colombian Mayor Taking on Crime, Coca and COVID
The first female mayor of Tumaco, María Emilsen Angulo took office just in time for a global pandemic.
WEBCAST: Protecting the Amazon: A Conversation with President Iván Duque
AS/COA hosted a conversation with the President of Colombia, who discussed his country’s efforts to prevent Amazon deforestation.
Colombia’s Crisis Is an Urban Youth Crisis. Old Solutions Won’t Work
Addressing the ongoing unrest will require courage and change
Could Colombia’s Protests Derail its Basic Income Experiment?
The tax reform sparking unrest aims to expand social protections for some Colombians.
Companies Should Examine Their Troubled Pasts – Before Courts Do It for Them
A 20-year-old case in Colombia illustrates the growing push for accountability.
Colombia hizo un gran gesto en migración. ¿Lo seguirán otros países?
El plan de Duque de ampliar las protecciones para los venezolanos podría sentar un precedente en la región.
Colombia Went Big on Migration. Will Others Follow?
Duque’s plan to expand protections for Venezuelans could set a precedent for the region.
AQ Podcast: A Tale of Two Colombias
One of Colombia’s most experienced foreign correspondents gives us a 360-degree view from a country feeling “rudderless.”
School’s Out in Most of Latin America. Gangs Are Thrilled.
With 97% of Latin American kids out of class, some criminal groups see a bonanza in recruitment.
The Urgent Need to Reform Colombia’s Security Policies
Another mass killing shows the need for a greater civilian role in policing.
Five Challenges Facing Iván Duque at His Presidency’s Halfway Point
Two years into his government, Duque is under pressure on all sides. How he reacts could shape his legacy.