Explainer: What Is Colombia's Orange Economy?

Tuesday, December 4, 2018  |  Holly K. Sonneland

Whereas commodities can be uncomfortably volatile, President Iván Duque is banking on the creative industries to undergird economic growth. ... Read More

In Colombia, an Unpopular Tax Plan Unites Congress

Thursday, November 8, 2018  |  AQ Web Exclusive

Left and right find cause for concern with President Iván Duque’s plan to tax basic goods. ... Read More

A Gang Member's Quest for Peace, and Urban Renewal, in Cali

Monday, October 15, 2018  |  Americas Quarterly

A young man from Cali, Colombia, goes from gang member to community leader and peacemaker. ... Read More

AQ Top 5 Urban Visionaries: Jhony Fernando Fernández

Wednesday, October 10, 2018  |  Americas Quarterly

A young man from Cali, Colombia, goes from gang member to community leader and peacemaker. ... Read More

Film Review: Pájaros de Verano

Wednesday, October 10, 2018  |  Americas Quarterly

The drug trade tempts a young Colombian couple to abandon tradition in this follow-up to the Oscar-nominated Embrace of the Serpent. ... Read More

Una mirada personal al verdadero Iván Duque

Tuesday, August 14, 2018  |  Brian Winter  |  El Tiempo

En El Tiempo, Brian Winter de AS/COA cuenta cómo conoció a Iván Duque años antes de ser elegido como presidente de Colombia. ... Read More

Explainer: Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP)

Friday, August 3, 2018  |  Brian Harper and Holly K. Sonneland

The issue of how former FARC guerrillas face justice under the extrajudicial JEP court system continues to dominate and divide Colombia. ... Read More

Colombia Update: New Cabinet, Familiar Faces

Thursday, July 26, 2018  |  Brian Harper

Incoming President Iván Duque’s team features a mix of veterans and relative newcomers.  ... Read More

Call Now to Save Your Life: A Colombian Experiment in Homicide Prevention

Monday, July 23, 2018  |  Americas Quarterly

An innovative new program identifies potential murder victims — and whisks them away before it’s too late. ... Read More