Category: Andes
February 21, 2018 > Staff
Chile announces defense plan against Bolivian maritime dispute
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA Chilean foreign minister Heraldo Muñoz spoke out about Chile’s defense plan against Bolivia’s maritime claim on Tuesday. Both countries will present their oral arguments on March […] Read More >
February 20, 2018 > Staff
Court says Alberto Fujimori could face new trial
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA Former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori could be tried again, a court decided on Monday. This news comes after current President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski granted him on […] 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 10, 2016 > Staff
Hurricane Matthew Deaths In Haiti Pass 1,000
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA More than 1,000 people have died so far in Haiti after Hurricane Matthew stormed through the island, according to an estimate from Reuters. Authorities have begun […] 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 >
August 4, 2016 > Daniela Castro
Colombian Victims in Exile Fear Speaking Out
NEW YORK – Carlos, a middle aged man from southern Colombia, arrived in New York City last June, fleeing a series of death threats against him. “There was [a] high-ranking […] Read More >
June 23, 2016 > Camila Osorio
FARC Rebels and Colombia’s Government are one Step Closer to Signing a Peace Deal
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA — On April 9, 1948, Colombian liberal presidential candidate Jorge Eliécer Gaitán was murdered in downtown Bogotá. A hired hitman approached Gaitán at noon and shot him. The […] Read More >