Colombia

Colombia

Very nearly a failed state in the 1980s, Colombia's ship has been steadied by former President Alvaro Uribe and the warring in the country has abated somewhat. Colombia now finds itself at a crossroads under President Santos and the eyes of the world remain on this country with everything from mountains to sierras and deserts in addition to left-wing guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries, emerging criminal bands, narcotics and a major increase in foreign investment.

We hope to detail Colombia's progress in these pages.

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Richard McColl

Latest articles in Colombia

Ex Senator Asks Private Firms to Finance Colombia Hostage Rescue

Ex-Senator Piedad Cordoba has reached out to Colombian businesses to fund the logistics of the liberation of 6 FARC held hostages.

Jan 30, 2012 – Richard McColl

La Niña Decimates Colombia

Continued terrible weather plunges Colombia into further crises highlighting major flaws in emergency plans and displacing countless citizens.

Dec 17, 2011 – Richard McColl

Student Demonstrations Create Chaos in Colombian Cities

Colombian University students as well as some Educators take to the streets once again in protest of the reforms to the controversial Ley 30.

Nov 10, 2011 – Richard McColl

With Alfonso Cano Dead, What Does the Future Hold for the FARC?

Hammered on all sides, Colombia's largest guerrilla group shows no signs of surrendering. Reprisals are expected.

Nov 8, 2011 – Richard McColl

Ex Guerrilla Gustavo Petro Wins Bogotá

The left wins control of Bogota for the third successive time as citizens in the Colombian capital hope that 2012 mayor elect can rescue their city.

Oct 30, 2011 – Richard McColl

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