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Is Colombia Trapped in “War Mode?” In Wake of Truth Commission, New Leftist Government Recalibrates US Ties

Strengthening rule of law and democracy will require re-engineering the joint policies of the US and Colombian governments.
A truck displays posters against the "False Positives in Colombia", extrajudicial executions during the Democratic Security program of the Alvaro Uribe government during a protest on August 06, 2020 in Bogota, Colombia.

US-Opposed Probe of Colombia’s Uribe Is Essential Step in Road to Peace

Uribe was released under pressure last month, but attempts to thwart transitional justice will only undermine efforts to sustain the 2016 peace agreement.
The General Commander of Military Forces of Colombia Freddy Padilla and Colombian Army chief General Mario Montoya (R) speak during the Army's day celebrations on August 7, 2008 in Bogota.

For Enduring Peace, Colombia Must Protect Advocates for Rights and Prosecute War Crimes

The coming year will be critical for efforts to secure an end to the armed conflict that has gripped Colombia for the last five decades. Human rights advocates working to address…
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The Complexities of the FARC Deal

As I noted at the end of the year, the Government of Colombia and the FARC-EP are continuing peace talks in Havana, Cuba aimed at ending the longest running conflict in the Western…
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Another Historic Moment in the Colombian Peace Process

Readers may be interested to note that yet another significant moment of agreement has occurred in the Colombian peace process. A historic breakthrough came yesterday in Havana…
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Transitional Justice Deal Reached in the Colombian Conflict

Yesterday, the the Colombian government and FARC reached a preliminary agreement on transitional justice measures related to the conflict (here) in Havana, Cuba. This agreement…
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