Can Colombia Find a Peaceful Way to End Deadly Unrest?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on massive social unrest and the state’s heavy-handed response in Colombia.
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Will Colombia’s Tax Reform Get a Green Light in Congress?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on Colombia’s proposed $6.38 billion tax reform plan and its potential impact on the country’s fiscal deficit.
What Will Legality Mean for Refugees From Venezuela?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A on the Colombia government’s granting of legal status to Venezuelan migrant and refugees.
Strong U.S.-Colombia Ties Will Continue Regardless of Political Change: Duque
A Latin America Advice piece on Colombian President Iván Duque’s remarks during an online event hosted by the Inter-American Dialogue.
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A Conversation with Iván Duque Márquez
On November 19, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted “A Conversation with Iván Duque Márquez,” welcoming back Colombian President Iván Duque for a wide-ranging discussion on his administration’s priorities and the future of the US-Colombia relationship amidst an incoming US administration.
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Waiting for Peace: Violence Against Social Leaders in Colombia
On October 21, 2020, the Dialogue along with the International Crisis Group (ICG) hosted “Waiting for Peace: Violence Against Social Leaders in Colombia”. Panelists debated the findings of the ICG’s new report “Leaders Under Fire: Defending Colombia’s Front Line of Peace” and engaged in a discussion on the current rise in violence against social leaders and the implementation of the 2016 peace agreement.
Will Protesters Keep Taking to the Streets in Colombia?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on the motivations behind and implications of recent protests in Colombia.
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Elecciones en EEUU y la relación con Colombia
Michael Shifter participó en el programa “Zona Franca” del Canal REDMÁS de Colombia donde comentó con Daniel Pacheco acerca de la visita del Secretario de Estado Pompeo a Colombia, la relación entre Donald Trump e Iván Duque y las próximas elecciones en Estados Unidos.
Latin America: The Political Outlook
What is the political outlook in Latin America? Will Brazil’s Congress continue to govern independent of the erratic, but somewhat business-friendly President Jair Bolsonaro? Will Mexico’s nationalist-leftist president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (popularly known as AMLO) try to extend his power? Will Argentina’s new president Alberto Fernandez govern independently of his vice president Cristina Kirchner? Will Colombia become a new Chile in terms of riots? What will happen in Chile this year? And will Peru be able to return to political stability? Michael Shifter discussed in this interview with Latinvex.
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Elecciones en Uruguay, protestas en Colombia y elecciones en la OEA
Michael Shifter habló con Gustau Alegret de NTN24 para el programa Cuestión de Poder sobre las reñidas elecciones en Uruguay, las protestas en Colombia y las próximas elecciones para la Secretaría General de la Organización de Estados Americanos.
Why Is Colombia’s Patience Wearing Thin With Duque?
What is at the root of citizens’ discontent in Colombia, and will the nation see the same sort of violence than other countries in South America?
Will Colombia’s Controversial Tax Reform Be Voided?
What would be the consequences for the government, individuals and companies if the Constitutional Court invalidates the tax reform?
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Is Colombia’s Peace Deal Falling Apart?
Peter Hakim, president emeritus and a senior fellow at the Inter-American Dialogue, joined Imran Garda of TRT World’s The Newsmakers to discuss recent developments in Colombia and the future of the Colombian government’s peace deal with the FARC.
Lunares en política exterior de Duque en su primer año en el gobierno
Los temas claves en la agenda del mandatario colombiano han sido Venezuela y Estados Unidos.
Should Colombia’s President Change His Approach?
Does Duque need to change his approach in order to push through his agenda, and if so, how?