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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.
The FARC Rapper Campaigning For Colombian Peace
One time guerilla fighter John Esteban Perez has made a name for himself as a pro-peace FARC rapper
The Revolutionary Colombian Women Seeking Peace
Organization enabled a generation of revolutionary Colombian women to find place in civil society
Making A Better World In The New Year
The idea that our economy can continue destroying the very resources upon which it depends has been exposed as a lie. People everywhere are waking up to the need for change. The Consciousness Revolution is in full swing.
Latin American Leftists Will Stumble on in New Era
Major setbacks in elections this year do not mark end for Latin American leftists but a new start
Timeless Wisdom from the Indigenous Amazon People
Our international group learned from the Indigenous people there about creating a human presence on this planet that will foster environmentally sustainable, socially just, and emotionally and spiritually fulfilling lifestyles, communities, and nations
Successful Colombian Regional Vote is Major Win
Smoothly run Colombian regional vote during peace process reflection of progress made on democracy
A Historic Peace Deal To End Colombian Civil War
Negotiators trying to broker a peace deal between Colombia’s Farc rebels and government forces have said that they are near a breakthrough for ending the nearly five decade long Colombian civil war.
Potential FARC Amnesty Polarizing Post-Election Colombia
While many Colombians would agree that peace is the only way to end the violence that has given Colombia the honor of having one of the longest internal conflicts in history, and to secure economic growth, many have a drastically different point of view.
Colombian FARC Talks Face Vote in Presidential Contest
Colombian President Santos controversial FARC talks face vote that could change terms of peace