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Colombian Church hopeful about peace negotiation between the government and the guerrillas

by | Jul 13, 2022 | , , , | 0 |

Colombia’s President-elect Gustavo Petro proposed on July 5 a bilateral ceasefire between the government’s security forces and the left-wing guerrillas – especially the National Liberation Army (known by the Spanish acronym ELN) – that have been active in the South American country since the 1960s. That seems to be an important step in the peace

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Social unrest appeased in Colombia, but crisis goes on

by | Oct 13, 2021 | , , , , | 0 |

In April, massive demonstrations exploded in Cali and in several Colombian cities. A combination of rising poverty, political dissatisfaction, and the Covid-19 pandemic led many people, especially the youth, to demand President Iván Duque’s impeachment.  After a few months, the mobilization lost momentum, even though a political solution has never emerged. But now many hope

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