
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.

Colombia’s Iván Duque Gambles On Reopening
The president has earned plaudits for his handling of COVID-19. But restarting the economy brings both health and political risks.

AQ Podcast: Grading Iván Duque’s Pandemic Politics
The coronavirus has provided the president an opportunity to stand on his own, says political analyst Laura Gil.

Trump, Venezuela and the ELN: The Geopolitics of Peace in Colombia
The ELN has become an increasingly binational insurgency, with major political implications for the region.

How Tourism Can Jumpstart Colombia’s Economy
“We are in a very difficult moment fighting for the future of our industry.”

What Colombia’s Record Says About COVID-19 Testing
Colombia’s coronavirus czar on the government’s containment strategy – and what it will take to stay safe as the economy reopens.

COVID-19 May Ultimately Strengthen Latin America’s Democracies, Not Destroy Them
A hopeful scenario amid a time of catastrophe.

Log On, or Drop Out: How COVID-19 Is Pushing Students Further Apart
The pandemic may encourage Latin America to modernize its education systems. But reliance on technology could backfire in the short term.

Zoom Is Making Colombia’s Congress Crazy, Too.
Virtual sessions are complicating politics at a delicate moment

Colombia Needs to Think Bigger to Escape Crisis
Fighting this crisis will take big structural reforms. The fiscal balance must take a back seat.

What COVID-19 Tells Us About Gender Inequality in Latin America
Increased violence and separate lockdown orders are turning up the volume on the plight of women in the region.

AQ Podcast: Colombia and Peru’s Struggle to Protect Venezuelans
Advocates on the ground say the pandemic is leaving migrants vulnerable not just to infection, but to xenophobia and hunger too.