Protests in Colombia started April 28, 2021, over a tax reform. As they persist, security forces have resorted to violent repression.
Colombia articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for better democracy in Colombia. According to Freedom House, democracy is "marred by vote buying, murky campaign-finance practices, and intimidation in some areas". A peace deal ending the FARC organizations decades long civil war hopefully prefaces a reduction in political violence. Also check out our section on World Democracy and the Americas.
Colombian Journalist Convicted After Exposing Corruption
Colombia’s Supreme Court has upheld a defamation conviction against journalist Vicky Dávila Hoyos and the media outlet RCN.
Criminal Groups Increasingly Target Colombian Social Leaders
Illegally-armed groups and criminal organizations in Colombia are determined to drive out State institutions.
El Testigo: Colombia’s FARC revive dream of bringing down democracy?
Colombia will increase protection for political candidates running in October’s local and regional elections after the murders of seven aspirants.
How to save Venezuela: three key strategies for democracy and growth to combine with return to legitimate government
On how to save venezuela, Andres Velasco has argued that “the international community [must] provide support in at least three key areas.
‘Cowardly Attack’ Exposes Colombia Activists in Firing Line
Attack against leading and award-winning Colombian environmentalist, Francia Marquez, has put the spotlight on the dangers facing campaigners in a country.
Tensions as Colombia’s Displaced Converge with Venezuelan Migrants
More than 1,300 Colombians forced to flee their homes in January alone to escape fighting between armed factions despite a peace deal signed two years ago.
Colombia Offers Additional Education Spending to End Protests
Colombia offers $1.42 billion additional education spending on public higher education as student strike protesting lack of resources stretched to 10 weeks.
Colombia Human Rights Activists Say Hitmen Targeting Them
Human rights activists in Colombia say they are being gunned down by hit men who can be hired for as little as $100, a top U.N. official said Monday.
Recording Hints Colombia Prosecutor Covered Up Odebrecht Bribes
According to record, Colombia’s chief prosecutor tried to cover up bribery payments that were part of Latin America’s biggest corruption scandal.