What to expect in the second round as Colombia chooses a successor to Gustavo Petro, its first-ever leftist president.
Who Will Win Colombia’s Presidential Election?
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Colombia
REPORT: Advancing from Partial Peace in Colombia
The landmark agreement that ended Colombia’s civil war remains fragile and incomplete. The U.S. needs to do more to support its implementation.
Labor and Green Colonialism in the Global South
What will happen to workers in the transition to clean energy?
Colombia’s First Leftist President Charts a New Path on Venezuela
Gustavo Petro has rejected the failed “diplomatic siege” of his predecessors. But he also wants to see a more democratic Venezuela.
A Proposed Wealth Tax on Colombia’s 4,700+ Richest Would Raise $1 Billion
The progressive tax proposed by Colombian President Gustavo Petro would impact a small percentage of the nation’s wealthiest while raising significant sums to address inequality.
Latin America’s New New Left
The recent election in Colombia has produced new hope for the country–and for the whole region.
The Struggle for What’s Essential
Global mining companies have used the pandemic to push unwanted projects on vulnerable communities, who are fighting back — and sometimes winning.
The U.S. Needs a New ‘Good Neighbor’ Policy Toward Latin America
Progressive groups are pushing a potential Biden administration to base its policies toward the region on non-intervention, cooperation, and mutual respect.
The Venezuelan Walkers
200 Venezuelans are leaving the country every day on foot. They deserve a humane, coordinated response.
The Militarization of U.S. Policy on Latin America Is Deepening Under Trump
With development assistance slashed, the face of U.S. diplomacy in the region will more often be wearing a uniform.