It is not difficult to foreshadow that 2021 will be a tough year for Colombia as it grapples with COVID-19, struggles to maintain economic growth, begins the 2022 electoral cycle, deals with the aftermath of climate-related disasters, and with the security and implementation challenges of the Peace Agreement.
Colombian support for President Donald Trump during the 2020 presidential election threatens to stain the U.S.-Colombia relationship. The task now will be to undertake a full-blown exercise in damage control.
The impacts left by Hurricane Iota on the islands of San Andrés and Providencia has added to the sense of dread and abandonment by the central government long felt by the residents of the archipelago. Although the government’s response to the crisis has been swift, there is a sense that more could have been done to mitigate the risks from hurricanes and extreme weather caused by climate change.
The risk of violence against Venezuelan migrants in Colombia is increasing as the immigrant population continues to put additional stress on already impacted health, education, and economic systems.
El regreso de Salvatore Mancuso a Colombia puede significar un avance en materia de reparación para las víctimas, pero también significa una mirada al pasado, a un país que ningún colombiano quiere volver; por esto, se debe proceder con cautela y cuidado.
The death of Javier Ordóñez in Colombia has sparked social unrest that reveals frustrations that go far beyond police brutality.
The reactions to former President Álvaro Uribe’s arrest hints toward deep divisions within the country, the body politic, and within families across Colombia.
Latin America has the unique opportunity to use the COVID-19 pandemic to reshape its cities into more equitable communities. How they do this will be imperative for the future of the region.
On April 28, Colombia became the 37 member of the OECD. Membership into the “club” is a commitment to serve as a modern state capable of advancing the economic and social wellbeing of its citizens.
In this episode, hosts Chris and Ken speak to García about the future of film after the COVID-19 pandemic, his latest projects and more.
