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Guest Opinion: Russia in 2016—Colombia in 2020?

Some of those Colombians in South Florida have been playing a media game in recent weeks that could influence the balance of power in Washington with the upcoming election on November 3rd.

Posted On October 26, 2020

, By Sergio Escobar

From Tomato-Thrower To Banana Republican, Can Medellin’s Mayor Daniel Quintero Learn Good Governance (Please?): Op-Ed

Only 8 months into his term as mayor of Medellín, tomato-throwing Daniel Quintero has managed to unite Paisas from labor unions to corporate giants against him.Multiple boards of directors have resigned, and Fitch has downgraded the city-owned utility's credit, citing 'governance...

Posted On September 1, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Cameron WIlson of Colombia Risk Analysis

What To Expect In 2nd Half Of Colombian President Ivan Duque’s Term? Colombia Risk Analysis Predicts In This Exclusive Video Interview

The report’s co-author Cameron Wilson took time to speak with Finance Colombia executive editor Loren Moss about the many points covered by the report, including what to expect in the second half of Colombian President Ivan Duque’s term.

Posted On August 25, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe, 2 Sons Are Infected With Coronavirus COVID-2

1 day after being detained in house arrest by Colombia’s supreme court on charges of witness tampering, former president and current senator Alvaro Uribe is infected with the COVID-2 Coronavirus, that leads to the COVID-19 disease.

Posted On August 5, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Breaking News: Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe Under House Arrest

For the first time in modern history, a former Colombian president has been detained and must face criminal charges. Alvaro Uribe & his lawyer are charged with witness tampering and bribery in an attempt to falsely accuse an opposition senator.

Posted On August 4, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Colombian Army Caught With “Enemies List” Of Social Activists, Journalists, Politicians

The actions of the Colombian Army are extremely grave and a demonstrable threat to human and civil rights in Colombia. When the army creates a clandestine “opposition” list of media & civil society groups, it recalls shadows of Pinochet, political torture and assassination. The...

Posted On March 11, 2020

, By Loren Moss

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Explainer: Why Are Colombians Protesting & Striking?

On November 21, massive protests took place throughout Colombia; the largest at least since 1977, over 40 years ago. Though limited labor union strikes and university student protests are fairly common in Colombia, this was a public action unseen in Colombia for at least two...

Posted On December 2, 2019

, By Loren Moss

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Colombia’s Local Electoral Results: A Win For Moderates & Outsiders, A Defeat For Dynasties & Political Machines

Sunday’s local and gubernatorial elections in Colombia saw stunning defeats for the Centro Democratico, the political party of both current President Ivan Duque and former president Alvaro Uribe. Far left senator and former revolutionary militant Gustavo Petro also saw his hand...

Posted On October 31, 2019

, By Loren Moss