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"The problem is that after years of corruption and mismanagement, the Colombian bank balance isn't in any shape to write the checks needed to move the inequality needle."

One problem, of course, is money; Colombia doesn't have enough of it.

Gustavo Petro has pushed for repatriating lands stolen in the armed conflict, particularly by paramilitaries, but progress is slow.

The funeral of Miguel Uribe revealed the deep pain and dignity of his loved ones, shared publicly amidst onlookers.

The Battle of Boyacá holiday begins Gustavo Petro’s final year, marked by progress in jobs and poverty figures but marred by a growing fiscal deficit.

It's impossible to escape the main news of the week, which was the conviction of ex-President Álvaro Uribe for witness tampering.

Columnist Rupert Stebbings shares his opinions on Colombia's political and economic climate.

Colombia’s consumer-driven economy saw retail sales jump 13.2%, driven by vehicles (+29.8%), IT (+56.6%), and food (+6%).

Miguel Uribe, still struggling for his very life in the hospital, has risen from nowhere to top the most recent polls.

The future of both Northern Ireland & Colombia remain in doubt but the citizens of both deserve to sleep peacefully at night.