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Colombia

Invisible and vulnerable: the new reality of migrants under the Petro government

When President Petro took office in August 2022, Colombia, though imperfect, was internationally recognized and praised for its efforts to welcome Venezuelans. Now the opposite is true.

Petro: A Promised Change Unfulfilled

The impact of a government is not only measured by its institutional performance, but also by its ability to transform the mental habits of politicians, officials and citizens.

An armed peace in Colombia

The signing of the peace agreement between the Colombian state and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia – People's Army (FARC-EP) in 2016 marked...

The USAID effect in Colombia: When aid leaves and crisis remains

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. 


Are there opportunities for defense cooperation between Europe and Latin America?

Hemispheric collaboration addresses common challenges such as the protection of democracy, cybersecurity and organized crime. Colombia and NATO contribute learning opportunities to the region.

‘Airplane crisis’ strains U.S.-Colombia relations

In the end, it was diplomacy that ultimately managed to stop a situation that would have led to a chain of absurd decisions.