Tag: <span>colombia</span>
March 20, 2023 > Mie Hoejris Dahl
Colombia-Venezuela: How the Rapprochement is Going
CÚCUTA, Colombia — Sitting on different sides of a white line that marks the border between Colombia and Venezuela on the Atanasio Girardo bridge — previously known as “Tienditas” — […] Read More >
May 11, 2018 > Staff
One million Venezuelans fled to Colombia in past year: Red Cross
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA VENEZUELA-COLOMBIA: At least one million Venezuelans have fled to Colombia since mid-2017 to escape their country’s intensifying economic crisis, a senior Red Cross official reported this […] Read More >
April 15, 2017 > Monica Espitia
Escaping a Homophobic War in Colombia
NEW YORK—José Miguel Cañón was walking home one night in the 20 de Julio neighborhood of Bogotá, Colombia, when a motorcycle with two men stopped next to him. One man […] Read More >
December 5, 2016 > Daniela Castro
Colombian Victims Abroad Sought Justice in Amended Peace Deal
NEW YORK—The Colombian government and the FARC rebel group signed a new and final peace deal on Nov. 24. The Congress approved the agreement last week, giving the green light […] Read More >
October 17, 2016 > Hanna Wallis
Despite ‘No’ Vote, Colombian Indigenous Groups Say They’ll Implement Peace Accord
With a red and green bandana fastened around his neck, Colombia’s high commissioner for peace, Sergio Jaramillo, approached the edge of a stage adorned with fresh flowers as if walking […] Read More >
October 11, 2016 > Staff
Colombia To Launch Peace Talks With ELN Guerrillas
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA The Colombian government will officially launch peace talks with the ELN, the country’s second-largest guerrilla group, beginning Oct. 27 in Quito, Ecuador. The Juan Manuel Santos administration […] Read More >
October 6, 2016 > Staff
Colombian Peace Talks Continue Today
Peace talks are set to continue today between the warring factions of the Colombian political establishment. President Juan Manuel Santos and “No” campaign leader Sen. Alvaro Uribe met for three […] Read More >
October 5, 2016 > Staff
Colombia’s Ceasefire Only Lasts Until The End Of The Month
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA The ceasefire between the Colombian armed forces and the FARC rebels will only last until Oct. 31, according to El Espectador. Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos […] Read More >
October 3, 2016 > Staff
Colombia Votes Against Peace Agreement
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA The results are in: Colombian voters decided by a margin of 50.25 to 49.75 percent Sunday to reject the peace accord, confounding polling predictions of a generous […] Read More >
September 14, 2016 > Miguel Salazar
As Peace Referendum Approaches, Colombians Abroad Face Barriers to Voting
NEW YORK – Even in September, the Christmas lights and nativity scene that adorn the entrance of V&V Variety Store in Jackson Heights, Queens, do little to stand out. Down […] Read More >