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Journalists Who Cover National Liberation Army (ELN)
James Bargent
Based out of the city of Medellin, I have covered Colombia and Latin America for a wide range of media outlets including the Miami Herald, the Independent, the Toronto Star and Sky News. I work predominantly in print, but have also produced videos, photography and multimedia work and have done TV ...
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A cocaine boom could derail Colombia's peace process
Colombia's peace process with the FARC is threatened by a surge in cocaine production, despite significant US anti-narcotics aid. The 2016 peace agreement has led to a complex situation where coca cultivation has increased due to various economic and social factors. The Colombian government faces challenges in implementing its coca eradication strategy, with armed groups and mafias quickly filling the power vacuum left by the FARC. The government's promises to tackle the coca trade are ambitious but have so far fallen short, risking further conflict and undermining the peace process.
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James Blears
James Blears is a BBC trained broadcast journalist with more than 30 years experience. He's lived and worked in Mexico for more than 20 years. During that time he's covered many major stories and built up an extensive network of contacts. James is adept at radio, televison and print journalism. ...
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Colombia resumes peace talks with ELN
Colombia has resumed peace talks with the National Liberation Army (ELN) in Mexico City, aiming for a lasting peace after nearly six decades of conflict. The talks had been previously halted due to an ELN attack in Bogota in 2019. The first round in Caracas yielded modest results, and the current focus is on achieving a ceasefire. Colombian President Gustavo Petro is leading the initiative, emphasizing the nation's desire for peace and clarifying that negotiations will not include drug cartels, who are urged to face justice.
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Kimberly Curtis
Kimberly Curtis is a journalist currently in Washington, DC. She specializes in US politics, US immigration policy, migration issues, international affairs, humanitarian aid, development and law.
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Peace is Breaking Out in Colombia
Colombia has achieved a significant milestone in its peace process with the disarmament of FARC, marking the end of a 52-year conflict. Despite this progress, the country faces ongoing challenges, including legal hurdles, paramilitary violence, and the need to reintegrate former fighters. The peace process, which began after four years of negotiations, has faced setbacks, including a failed referendum and political opposition. The National Liberation Army (ELN) continues violent activities, and right-wing paramilitary groups pose additional threats. The Colombian government must address these issues to achieve lasting peace.
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Elizabeth Dickinson
Elizabeth Dickinson is a Deca journalist based in the Arabian Peninsula. Her writing has appeared in The New Yorker, Foreign Policy, The Economist, Politico Magazine, the Christian Science Monitor, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and The Financial Times, among others. Elizabeth was ...
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In Brief: Understanding the Colombian Ceasefire Agreement
The article discusses a significant development in Colombia where the government, led by President Gustavo Petro, and the National Liberation Army (ELN), a prominent armed rebel group, have reached a ceasefire agreement. This six-month ceasefire, set to commence on August 3, 2023, marks the longest period of cessation of hostilities between the two parties since the ELN's inception. The article is part of a weekly series titled 'In Brief', which aims to provide deep insights into single issues of global importance to help readers understand the complexities of world events.
Megan Janetsky
I’m Megan Janetsky, a reporter and photographer based in Medellín, Colombia. I covering migration, women's issues and politics across Latin America. I am a 2019 Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting grantee and the Colombia/Venezuela stringer for USA Today. I've worked with The New York Times, ...
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I live in fear: can Colombia’s new president ease violence at the border?
The article explores the challenges and hopes surrounding Colombia's new president, Gustavo Petro, as he aims to normalize relations with Venezuela, reduce poverty, and achieve peace in a region plagued by violence and smuggling. Residents of border towns like La Parada, affected by armed groups and economic hardship, express cautious optimism about potential changes. The article highlights the historical context of Colombia-Venezuela relations, the impact of border closures, and the complex dynamics involving various armed groups. Experts caution that significant hurdles remain for Petro's ambitious agenda, including political opposition and economic challenges.
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Gideon Long
Gideon Long is a journalist based in Santiago, Chile.
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How the Colombia election could change Latin America
The upcoming Colombian presidential election, with Gustavo Petro leading in the polls, could significantly alter the political landscape in Latin America. Petro, a former M-19 guerrilla, proposes radical changes to Colombia's economic model and foreign policy, including rethinking the US-Colombia alliance and legalizing the drug trade. His rise is fueled by widespread dissatisfaction with the status quo and a hunger for change among Colombians. If elected, Petro's government would be the most radical in Colombia's modern history, potentially impacting relations with the US and neighboring Venezuela.
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Christina Noriega
I'm a freelance journalist, based in Bogotá, Colombia. I cover human rights, gender equality, social movements, culture and the environment. My work has appeared in The Guardian, Al Jazeera, Vice, NACLA, Women's Media Center, Remezcla and more. As a Texas-born Colombian-American, I strive to ...
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Amid uptick in kidnappings, Colombian family receives ‘biggest gift of all’
The article discusses the recent surge in kidnappings in Colombia, highlighting the personal stories of victims like Jhon Jairo Diaz and Fabián Arias. Despite a 2016 peace deal that initially reduced kidnappings, the crime has resurged due to the activities of armed groups like the ELN. The article criticizes President Gustavo Petro's security policies and highlights grassroots efforts by families to secure the release of their loved ones. Recent agreements by armed groups to suspend kidnappings for ransom have been met with skepticism, as they have not committed to releasing current hostages. The Diaz family celebrates the return of Jhon Jairo just before Christmas, emphasizing the importance of family unity.
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Gustavo Ocando Alex
Gustavo Ocando Alex is an experienced journalist and newspaper editor based in Maracaibo, western Venezuela. He currently develops his journalist career as a freelancer for Voice of America, BBC Mundo, The Miami Herald (USA), NPR (USA), Armando.Info (Caracas, Venezuela) and has collaborated with ...
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Top 5 News from Venezuela on August 9, 2023: Decision in Portugal on Frozen Millions, and More
A judicial ruling in Portugal has ordered the unfreezing of $1.5 billion claimed by the government of Nicolás Maduro, which was contested by the Venezuelan opposition due to U.S. administrative measures. Colombia's Prosecutor's Office accused the ELN guerrilla group of planning an attack against the country's Attorney General, Francisco Barbosa, from Venezuela, which the ELN denied. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies expressed concern over government intervention in their Venezuelan branch. The cost of the basic basket of goods and services in Venezuela was reported at $509.34 in July. In Trinidad and Tobago, a judge ordered the release of 64 Venezuelan migrants from a detention center due to delays in their deportation.
Catalina Oquendo
Catalina Oquendo is a colombian journalist based in Buenos Aires. She works for the main newspaper in Colombia during 12 years covering armed conflict, social affairs and cultural affairs. Kiplinger Fellow 2015, won Simon Bolívar Award in Colombia and she was finalist Online News Association award ...
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The violence of the army brings Colombia back
Recent massacres in Colombia have sparked concerns of a return to the country's violent past. Despite the government's claims of reduced homicide rates, international organizations report mass killings and attacks on social movement leaders. The UNHCHR has called on Colombia to act against the violence. Observers attribute some security improvements to the peace agreement with FARC but note increased political violence and conflict with ELN. Military credibility is at a twenty-year low, marred by scandals, corruption, and sexual violence investigations. The government's response to attacks has been increased military deployment, while new rebel groups and paramilitaries vie for control of drug trafficking routes. Senator Roy Barreras criticizes President Duque for politicizing the military and losing territorial control, a decline he describes in three phases over the last two years.
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Joe Parkin Daniels
Joe Parkin Daniels is a journalist based in Bogota, Colombia.
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The 23-year-old fashion designer dressing Colombia’s first black female vice-president
Esteban Sinisterra Paz, a young Afro-Colombian fashion designer, created outfits for Francia Márquez, Colombia's first black female vice-president-elect. Márquez, an environmental activist, and Gustavo Petro, a former guerrilla and ex-mayor of Bogotá, represent a leftist shift in the country's governance. Their election is seen as a victory for marginalized communities. Colombia faces challenges such as inflation, high cocaine production, and the Venezuelan refugee crisis. Márquez's supporters view her as an opportunity to advance the rights of Colombia's poorest, with plans to establish a ministry for equality.
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Cady Voge
Cady Voge is a journalist based in Berkeley, United States.
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More than 70 sheltering in a church were killed in western Colombia in 2002. Only now will they be given proper burials.
In 2002, the Bojaya massacre in Colombia's western province of Choco resulted in the deaths of dozens, mostly women and children, when a cylinder bomb hit a church where civilians were taking refuge. After 17 years, the remains of 72 identified victims were returned to their families for proper burials. The identification process was complex due to the condition of the bodies and intermingling in the mass grave. Despite a 2016 peace deal, residents still live in fear of armed groups like the ELN and paramilitaries involved in illegal activities. The government and the United Nations assisted in the identification and return of the remains, and the community is now focused on the traditional ceremonies to finally say goodbye to their loved ones.