South America’s Prosur: The Answer to a Question Nobody Asked
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A new regional body proposed by Colombia and Chile faces difficult prospects.
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How Colombia Is Protecting Indigenous and Afro-Descendant Knowledge
This article is adapted from AQ’s print issue on piracy in Latin America Trade and intellectual property (IP) have been bound together for a long time. The first major international agreement on intellectual property dates back to 1883 with the signing of the Paris Convention. The treaty was formed after inventors refused to participate in … Read more
Mr. President, Please Find Your Voice
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Colombian President Iván Duque skipped the honeymoon and went straight to the fight.
A Gang Member’s Quest for Peace, and Urban Renewal, in Cali
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A young man from Cali, Colombia, goes from gang member to community leader and peacemaker.
AQ Top 5 Urban Visionaries: Jhony Fernando Fernández
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A young man from Cali, Colombia, goes from gang member to community leader and peacemaker.
Film Review: Pájaros de Verano
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The drug trade tempts a young Colombian couple to abandon tradition in this follow-up to the Oscar-nominated Embrace of the Serpent.
Call Now to Save Your Life: A Colombian Experiment in Homicide Prevention
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An innovative new program identifies potential murder victims — and whisks them away before it’s too late.
Podcast: Ricardo Ávila on Colombia’s Presidential Election
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On this edition of “Deep South,” the editor-in-chief of Portafolio explains why Colombia’s next president will face challenges other than the peace deal.
Five Takeaways from Colombia’s May 27 Presidential Election
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Sunday’s first-round presidential vote reveals significant shifts in Colombia’s political landscape.
A Puzzle Awaits Colombia’s Next President – and Washington
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Soaring coca cultivation and a troubled peace deal will demand attention, but most voters are worried about other priorities.
Five Takeaways from Colombia’s March 11 Elections
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Colombia’s presidential race takes shape after congressional and primary voting.
What Elections Mean for Colombia’s Peace Process
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Election year politics are complicating implementation of Colombia’s peace deal. The next president could seek significant changes.
Colombia’s Peace Needs a Local Touch
Leer en español At the heart of Colombia’s peace agreement with the FARC is an earnest effort to improve life in its long neglected countryside. A series of national programs for education, health, electrification, housing and credit for the agricultural sector, built into the agreement, are designed to help close a woeful development gap between … Read more
Colombia’s 96-Year-Old, Crowdfunded Pop Star
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For decades, Magín Díaz’s musical influence went unrecognized. Now, Grammy nominations in hand, he’s making up for lost time.
