The Political Economy of Peace in Colombia (Audio)

The Political Economy of Peace in Colombia (Audio)

A NACLA Radio interview with Forrest Hylton and Aaron Tauss about their article “Peace in Colombia: A New Growth Strategy,” ...
Adios, Uribe

Adios, Uribe

This edited transcript is of a talk given by Colombian journalist Hollman Morris at Georgetown University in Washington. Morris spoke ...
Rally Against Uribe's Appointment at Georgetown

Rally Against Uribe’s Appointment at Georgetown

In August, Georgetown University appointed former Colombian president Álvaro Uribe as a "Distinguished Scholar," despite accusations that he had been ...
Colombia's Cornered President Raises the Stakes

Colombia’s Cornered President Raises the Stakes

Sadly, the operation on March 1 in which the Colombian Armed Forces shot and killed Luis Edgar Devia Silva, a.k.a ...
Politics as Organized Crime in Colombia?

Politics as Organized Crime in Colombia?

As the rest of Latin America continues its seismic political shift to the left, Colombia moves starkly in the opposite ...
New Colombian President Promises More War

New Colombian President Promises More War

In 1998, Colombians elected a presidential candidate who promised them peace. On May 26, 2002, they chose one who promised ...
Colombia: The Right Gathers Momentum

Colombia: The Right Gathers Momentum

In the countdown to the May 26 presidential elections, Colombians are bracing for increasing violence while support grows for independent ...