The rise of violence in Colombia highlights the complexity of implementing a peace agreement and how the absence of war does not necessarily guarantee peace.
Political violence, state incapacity and post-peace agreement Colombia
By Jerónimo Ríos Sierra /
Latin America recorded the highest number of journalist killings in 2019
Latin America holds the non-enviable position of the world’s most dangerous region for journalists.
The implications of the Cuban-Bolivian tiff
By Scott B. MacDonald /
The deterioration in relations between the two countries is worth noting as it reflects the Cold War-like atmosphere that is increasingly enveloping the Americas.
Bolsonaro’s open fronts
By Esther Solano /
Looking ahead, the year might not be an easy one for Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro; the economy, institutional chaos, corruption and an opposition that could be reorganizing itself, among other issues, will give him more than just a headache.
Global Americans’ top ten articles of 2019
As we wrap up the year, here are ten articles that encompass the year’s trends and news.
Protests in Colombia and the government’s failure to engage
By Kenneth Frankel /
Colombia has historically figured out a dramatic way forward because of itself and sometimes in spite of itself.
Will Mexico’s National Guard be AMLO’s savior or his undoing?
By Leonie Rauls /
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With the creation of the National Guard, AMLO seems to follow the “tough-on-crime” policies of his predecessors, contradicting his campaign promise and the principles of justice he claims to uphold.
Here’s what you need to know about Trump’s National Security Advisor pick
By Jimena Galindo /
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced his new National Security Advisor after short listing five candidates on Tuesday. Below are their bios.
Key issues in the return of the FARC armed conflict
By Jerónimo Ríos Sierra /
How the possible consequences of the Colombian guerrilla group’s announcement to retake arms multiply the uncertainties in the Latin American country.
Drug trafficking and Colombian ‘peace’
By Mar Romero Sala /
Since the disarming of the FARC two-and-a-half years ago, the actors, figures and methods have changed. But the conclusion is clear: drug trafficking in Colombia is more alive than ever before.
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