Amazon: Worrying times
Scientists working on a giant research project in the Amazon basin are reaching disturbing conclusions, including the prediction that by the end of this century the Amazon basin could be receivng 40 percent less rainfall and temperatures could have inc
Colombia: protests against Vale
Since the beginning of the year, there have been demonstrations against the activities of the giant Brazilian mining company, Vale, in Brazil, Mozambique, Canada and other countries. The latest protest, in Colombia, has left one person dead.
Colombia: a state of flux
If Colombia is to overcome its legacy of violence and insecurity, the beleaguered justice system must be strengthened, argues Adam Isacson from WOLA.
USAID’s Alternative Development policy in Colombia
This report, published last year, analyses the flaws of the U.S. approach to the fight against drug production in Colombia
Colombia’s Eternal Conflict: Will There Be Peace in Our Time?
Colombia: will there be an end to the war? In a special analysis for LAB, Garry Leech, who has published numerous books, including one on the FARC, looks at prospects for finally resolving the internal conflict, in the wake of the FARC
Full Steam Ahead For Sino-Colombian Relations?
Over the last few months China's investments in Colombia's infrastructure have grown rapidly. But who is monitoring their impact on local communities? Emma O’ Leary looks at the issue.
Colombia: In the eye of the storm
Colombia: In the eye of the storm Climate change sceptics should visit Colombia, which is being ravaged by high temperatures,droughts, widespread flooding and landslides.
Colombia: Social justice
With President Juan Manuel Santos in London, the Guardian publishes an article from Latin America Bureau on the need for social justice to be given priority in the UK's dealings with Colombia.
Colombia: human rights
UK development agencies publish letter in the Guardian newspaper calling on the British govenrment to put human rights at the heart of its relationship with Colombia.
COLOMBIA: THE BEGINNING OF THE END FOR THE FARC?
COLOMBIA: THE BEGINNING OF THE END FOR THE FARC? For the first time since the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) started its armed struggle against the Colombian state in 1964, its top leader has been killed by the army.