Peace in Colombia's Countryside? First, Turn On the Lights.
Peace in Colombia's Countryside? First, Turn On the Lights.
By
Lisa Viscidi
Geography and a lack of security have stunted Colombia's infrastructure development. The country needs to be connected for peace to take hold.
This article is adapted from AQ's print issue on peace and economic opportunity in Colombia
In the small villages around Nuquí, on Colombia’s Pacific Coast, it’s hot, humidity hovers around 100 percent year-round, and sometimes electricity runs for just four hours a day. With limited access to power, residents cannot study at night, run a fan to ease the heat, or even store food.
The less than 3 percent of Colombia’s population that lacks electricity lives mainly...
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