The cessation of USAID's operations in Colombia warns of an uncomfortable truth: international cooperation may benefit communities in the short term, but it will never assume the responsibilities of the state.
Hemispheric collaboration addresses common challenges such as the protection of democracy, cybersecurity and organized crime. Colombia and NATO contribute learning opportunities to the region.
As long as the necessary efforts are not made to achieve accompaniment in the international system, the objectives set out in the domestic policy will not be achieved.
The páramo plays a crucial role in providing water for the continent, not only from an ecological perspective but also from social and economic standpoints.
One of the major achievements of the event was the creation of a body for indigenous peoples and local communities, as well as the recognition of Afro-descendant peoples as custodians of biodiversity.