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Colombia

The “ollas” of micro-trafficking in Colombia: A national and transnational security problem

The micro-trafficking hubs in Colombia have evolved into complex criminal nodes that weave together territorial control, illegal economies, and social exploitation, becoming a national and transnational security problem.

The open veins of Colombia

Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) rulings expose FARC kidnappings and “false positives” as state crimes, marking a historic step toward truth and reconciliation.

Petro government’s migration management: more promises than results

Petro’s migration policy shows slow progress and unmet promises, leaving Venezuelan migrants and deported Colombians without adequate protection.

The quantum paradox of Latin America

Latin America’s quantum tech ambitions face a paradox: bold plans clash with deep inequalities in access, infrastructure and digital skills.

Colombian mercenaries in Sudan: the global business of private security

The presence of Colombian ex-soldiers in Sudan reflects the privatization of war and the rise of globalized private security networks.

Leadership abroad, chaos at home

While Gustavo Petro seeks to project himself as a regional leader from CELAC, the growing security crisis and political fragmentation in Colombia question his ability to govern at home.