Category: Andes
June 26, 2015 > Staff
Protesters in Ecuador Criticize Correa’s Economy
Top Story — Thousands of Ecuadorians protested in the streets of Guayaquil Thursday against populist President Rafael Correa’s government, calling for his resignation. Demonstrations were led by Mayor Jaime Nebot, […] Read More >
June 24, 2015 > Staff
US Unseals Indictments Against Leaders of Colombia’s Most Powerful Drug Gang
Top Story — Federal prosecutors in Miami unsealed indictments on Tuesday against 17 members of one of Colombia’s biggest narcotics cartels, charging a number of important cartel leaders in an […] Read More >
June 23, 2015 > Staff
Venezuelan Government Announces December Elections, Fulfilling Longtime Opposition Demand
Top Story — Venezuela’s electoral council on Monday set a date of Dec. 6 for legislative elections, fulfilling a long-held demand of the political opposition, which is currently polling favorably […] Read More >
June 22, 2015 > Daniela Castro
The Roots of Colombia’s Peace Talk Crisis
BOGOTÁ, Colombia — The ongoing peace talks between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, could end more than 50 years of internal armed conflict. […] Read More >
June 19, 2015 > Staff
Brazilian Senators Attacked On Visit to Jailed Venezuelan Opposition Leader
Top Story — Eight Brazilian senators had the bus in which they traveling pelted with stones as they traveled from the Caracas airport in Venezuela to visit a jailed opposition […] Read More >
June 15, 2015 > Staff
Envoys From Venezuela, US Meet in Haiti, Hinting at Rapprochement
Top Story — Representatives from the United States and Venezuela reportedly met on Saturday while visiting Haiti, a possible sign that the two governments are seeking to redress long-standing tension. […] Read More >
June 5, 2015 > Staff
Colombian Government, FARC Announce Plans for Truth Commission
Top Story — Colombia’s government and FARC rebels announced on Thursday their intention to form a truth commission, a major sign of progress in the ongoing peace process, which has […] Read More >
May 28, 2015 > Leonardo Goi
Colombia’s Peace Process: Shaken, Not Dead
BOGOTÁ, Colombia — The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, called off on Friday a unilateral ceasefire in effect since Dec. 20, after an air raid by the Colombian […] Read More >
May 19, 2015 > Staff
U.S. Reportedly Investigating Venezuelan Officials for Drug Trafficking
Top Story — U.S. authorities are investigating several top Venezuelan officials for drug trafficking, according to a report published Monday by The Wall Street Journal, which sides with prior accounts […] Read More >
May 10, 2015 > Camila Osorio
“We Have to Construct a Taboo Around Killing”: Antanas Mockus On Colombia’s Peace Process
Antanas Mockus is one of the most influential figures in Colombian politics. He has been mayor of Bogotá twice, and a presidential candidate three times. He is mostly remembered for […] Read More >