Petro, Lula and the Future of Latin American Integration
A second “pink tide” would create greater opportunities for dialogue. But structural obstacles abound.
Colombia and Iván Duque: An Overview
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on the Summit of the Americas. Click here for the full list of countries. Backed by former President Álvaro Uribe, Duque entered office in 2018 with plans to modernize the economy. In 2021, a proposed tax reform sparked nationwide anti-government protests that were met with excessive force by the police. Duque’s approval … Read more
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.
Is Gustavo Petro Leaving Behind Colombian Progressives?
The left-wing candidate for Colombia’s presidency is building new alliances, and straining old ones.
Book Review: A Case for Optimism in Colombia
Mauricio Cárdenas proposes something radical for these times: a pragmatic focus on recent accomplishments.
Colombia, Washington’s “Closest Ally,” Looks to Beijing
An expected surge in Chinese investment may bring Bogotá even closer.
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.
Latin America’s Anti-Incumbent Wave Will End in Tears
From Chile to Colombia, voters are looking for change – regardless of what it will bring.
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.
