Shifter: “Washington entiende que hay que acompañar a Colombia en el proceso que queda por delante.”
Michael Shifter comenta desde Cartagena sus impresiones sobre este proceso y lo que está por venir.
Analysis
What Would Peace Mean for Colombia’s Energy Sector?
Colombia’s government and the FARC rebels on Aug. 24 announced they had reached final agreement on historic peace accords following nearly four years of talks in Havana. Although Colombian voters must approve the deal in a nationwide referendum set for Oct. 2, the government says a “peace dividend” could add a percentage point or more to the country’s gross domestic product.
2016: A Year of Turbulences That Have Just Begun
The international order based on the United States’ engaged leadership seems to be ending. What will replace them remains unclear.
A Difficult Balancing Act
After winning a second term, the hard work now begins for President Juan Manuel Santos.
Quality and Coverage
During the last decadem Atlantico y Barranquilla have made efforts to ensure that all children and youth from the state receive education. Between 1993 and 2003 enrollment increased by 174 thousands students and the coverage in preschool also increased. Reprobation decreased and in 2003 it was only half compared to…
A Conversation with the US Ambassadors to the Andean Region
Despite continued tensions among the Andean countries, four U.S. ambassadors painted an encouraging picture of regional stability.
Escuelas que Protagonizan el Mejoramiento Educacional
Los objetivos de una creciente autonomía y descentralización pedagógica están en el centro de iniciativas que promueven un rol más protagónico de las escuelas en el desarrollo de sus proyectos educativos. En Colombia, desde 1995, las escuelas están diseñando sus propias propuestas educacionales, en el marco de los propósitos de…
The Colombia & Panama Free Trade Deals
The US is becoming more and more focused on its own problems, while increasingly middle class, globalized Latin American nations are finding new partners.
The Right Place for a Drug Policy Debate
Among Latin Americas, there is a growing consensus that the root cause of their violent crime wave is the massive use of narcotics in the US.
The Difficulties of a Peace Deal
After decades of violence, peace remains a coveted yet elusive goal in Colombia.
Obama & Latin America: New Beginnings, Old Frictions
Today, signs of frustration are unmistakable in Washington and in many Latin American capitals, despite Obama’s immense personal appeal and the continued promise of a more productive partnership.
A Disappointing First Year: Obama & Latin America
Inter-American relations have taken a disappointing course for the Obama Administration. The US has suffered several political setbacks in the region and little progress has been made on most of the “legacy” issues that Obama inherited.
As Mining Sector Takes Off, Colombia Must Take Care
Colombia is in the midst of a mining boom. The challenge for President Santos is to capitalize on the sector’s promise.
How Should Colombia Handle Oil & Mining Royalties?
What are the challenges and best policies for managing Colombia’s oil and mining revenues?
Pentagon Official: Drug Traffickers Threatening Central America
Are drug traffickers seeking refuge in Central America?