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Petro picks a rhetorical fight with Israel. But why?
Petro picks a rhetorical fight with Israel. But why?
The answer isn’t simple, but it’s also probably not what you expect
Joshua Collins
Oct 25, 2023
Gentrification Spurs Cocaine Surge in Medellín
Gentrification Spurs Cocaine Surge in Medellín
An influx of digital nomads and ex-pats aren’t just driving up rents, they’re stimulating the city’s black markets as well
Joshua Collins
Sep 13, 2023
Democracy is on the ballot in Guatemala
Democracy is on the ballot in Guatemala
Corruption and links between organized crime and politicians would make a “Bukele approach” a nightmare
Joshua Collins
Aug 19, 2023
Argentina heads to the polls Sunday for the first round of Presidential elections
Argentina heads to the polls Sunday for the first round of Presidential elections
The election may be ripe for an outsider who represents a departure from the traditional Argentinian political parties
Joshua Collins
Aug 12, 2023
The House of Hip-Hop Making Waves in Medellin
The House of Hip-Hop Making Waves in Medellin
The Comuna 13 neighborhood is a symbol of a dark era in the history of Colombia’s second-largest city. But a group of elite rappers and…
Joshua Collins
Jul 24, 2023
Elections Under Attack, Authoritarianism on the Rise in Central America
Elections Under Attack, Authoritarianism on the Rise in Central America
A dangerous trend away from democracy across the region sparks international concern
Joshua Collins
Jul 17, 2023
Colombia’s Dangerous Field of Dreams
Colombia’s Dangerous Field of Dreams
In a country where soccer is king, a rugby coach is introducing kids to a new sport in hopes it will give them the life skills to survive…
Joshua Collins
Jun 26, 2023
Petro finally has a ceasefire with ELN, what comes next?
Petro finally has a ceasefire with ELN, what comes next?
The accord with the largest rebel group in Colombia is a much-needed victory in a process that has been plagued by setbacks
Joshua Collins
Jun 12, 2023
LATAM Conference illustrates consensus on Venezuela: isolation hasn’t worked
LATAM Conference illustrates consensus on Venezuela: isolation hasn’t worked
Brazil’s Lula criticized for Maduro comments, but even critics acknowledge previous policy has failed — and hurt Venezuela’s neighbors
Joshua Collins
Jun 7, 2023
Former Guerillas Seek Peace Through Beer
Former Guerillas Seek Peace Through Beer
A growing number of demobilized communist rebels have recently turned to a more civilian pursuit: brewing craft beer. Now they hope a…
Joshua Collins
May 30, 2023
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