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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.

Colombia’s Democracy Under Threat

by DC Editors - May 3, 2022

Colombia’s Democracy Under Threat

Democracy in Colombia co-exists with a history of violence and serious human rights abuses that threaten its very foundations.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Colombia, South America

Worry Over Safety Of Press Covering Colombia Demonstrations

by DC Editors - May 10, 2021

Worry Over Safety Of Press Covering Colombia Demonstrations

Protests in Colombia started April 28, 2021, over a tax reform. As they persist, security forces have resorted to violent repression.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Colombia, Journalism and Free Speech, South America

Colombian Journalist Convicted After Exposing Corruption 

by DC Editors - April 8, 2021

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Colombia, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Dissidents, South America

Criminal Groups Increasingly Target Colombian Social Leaders

by DC Editors - January 24, 2021

Colombian Social Leaders

Illegally-armed groups and criminal organizations in Colombia are determined to drive out State institutions.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Colombia, Political Dissidents, South America

El Testigo: Colombia’s FARC revive dream of bringing down democracy?

by DC Editors - September 20, 2019

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Colombia, South America

How to save Venezuela: three key strategies for democracy and growth to combine with return to legitimate government

by DC Editors - August 31, 2019

How to save Venezuela: three key strategies for democracy and growth

On how to save venezuela, Andres Velasco has argued that “the international community [must] provide support in at least three key areas.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Europe, South America, Venezuela

‘Cowardly Attack’ Exposes Colombia Activists in Firing Line

by DC Editors - May 10, 2019

'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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Colombia, Political Dissidents, South America

Tensions as Colombia’s Displaced Converge with Venezuelan Migrants

by DC Editors - February 1, 2019

Rising 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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Colombia, South America, Venezuela

Colombia Offers Additional Education Spending to End Protests

by DC Editors - December 17, 2018

Colombia Offers $1.4 Billion 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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Colombia, Democracy Protests, Education, South America

Colombia Human Rights Activists Say Hitmen Targeting Them

by DC Editors - December 5, 2018

Human Rights Activists Say Hitmen Targeting Them in Colombia

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Colombia, Political Dissidents, South America, United Nations

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