Jose Bautista is a journalist based in Brisbane City, Australia. He has worked as journalist and foreign correspondent for Spanish news agency EFE, Agence France Presse (AFP), Chinese news agency Xinhua, Spanish news agency Europa Press (EP) and Deutsche Presse Agentur (DPA) in Colombia, Venezuela ...

Kimberly Curtis is a journalist currently in Washington, DC. She specializes in US politics, US immigration policy, migration issues, international affairs, humanitarian aid, development and law.

Peace is Breaking Out in Colombia

30 Jun 2017  |  undispatch.com  |  English  |  Colombian Civil War

Colombia has achieved a significant milestone in its peace process with the disarmament of FARC, marking the end of a 52-year conflict. Despite this progress, the country faces ongoing challenges, including legal hurdles, paramilitary violence, and the need to reintegrate former fighters. The peace process, which began after four years of negotiations, has faced setbacks, including a failed referendum and political opposition. The National Liberation Army (ELN) continues violent activities, and right-wing paramilitary groups pose additional threats. The Colombian government must address these issues to achieve lasting peace.

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Luis Gallo is a freelance journalist, radio producer and media maker. He currently contributes content for StoryCorps– some which aired on NPR’s Morning Edition. He also produces for Germany's public broadcaster, Deusche Welle, Radio Ambulante and NPR's Latino USA. He occasionally writes for ...

Voices: I Forgive Colombia's Rebels

04 Oct 2016  |  www.nbcnews.com  |  English  |  Referendum

The article reflects on the emotional and political aftermath of Colombia's referendum rejecting a peace agreement with FARC rebels. The author, Luis Gallo, shares his personal journey of forgiveness towards the FARC, who killed his father, and the divided opinions within Colombian society regarding the peace deal. The narrative highlights the generational divide in voting, the influence of political figures like Alvaro Uribe, and the collective trauma experienced by Colombians. Despite the setback, the author remains hopeful for a future peace agreement.

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I’m Megan Janetsky, a reporter and photographer based in Medellín, Colombia. I covering migration, women's issues and politics across Latin America.

I am a 2019 Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting grantee and the Colombia/Venezuela stringer for USA Today. I've worked with The New York Times, ...

Colombia’s ex-armed group leaders apologise for war atrocities

04 Aug 2021  |  www.aljazeera.com  |  English  |  Human Rights

Two prominent ex-rebel and paramilitary leaders in Colombia, Rodrigo Londono of FARC and Salvatore Mancuso of AUC, apologized to victims as part of the Truth Commission's efforts to address the country's civil war atrocities. Their testimonies, while seen as a crucial step in the peace process, were met with skepticism by many victims who felt the apologies were politically motivated. Mancuso revealed that much of the AUC's violence was backed by the Colombian government and private interests. The Truth Commission, established from a 2016 peace deal, aims to help victims heal by investigating war crimes, though its effectiveness and sincerity have been questioned.

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Rodrigo Londono Salvatore Mancuso Sergio Guzman Gimena Sanchez-Garzoli Yirley Velazco Ingrid Betancourt

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Gustavo Martinez is a bilingual multimedia journalist based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He can write stories, record audio and video, and shoot stills. He also offers fixer and production services.

Gentil Duarte had that gold: Salud Hernández talks about the Farc's caches

30 Dec 2024  |  LA FM  |  Spanish  |  Gold Caches

Gentil Duarte, a former member of the Farc, retained a significant amount of gold, estimated to be worth 50,000 million pesos, after the group's demobilization. This gold was reportedly known to Rodrigo Londoño, the last commander of the Farc, and was used by dissidents to purchase arms. Part of the gold was given to Néstor Gregorio Vera Fernández, alias Iván Mordisco, before the EMC split, with the remainder held by Farc dissidents led by Calarca. The gold serves as a reserve for their operations.

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I'm a freelance journalist, based in Bogotá, Colombia. I cover human rights, gender equality, social movements, culture and the environment. My work has appeared in The Guardian, Al Jazeera, Vice, NACLA, Women's Media Center, Remezcla and more. 

As a Texas-born Colombian-American, I strive to ...

FARC Combatants Hesitate To Give Up On Peace

26 Sept 2019  |  www.latinousa.org  |  English  |  Colombia

Former FARC commanders, including Iván Márquez, announced a return to armed struggle, citing the Colombian government's failure to implement the peace deal and protect ex-combatants. Despite this, the majority of ex-FARC members, like Gonzalo Beltrán, remain committed to peace, continuing with civilian projects such as a clothing-manufacturing cooperative. The government's slow progress on reintegration and security has been criticized, with fears that violence and lack of support could push more ex-combatants to rearm. President Iván Duque has responded with a reward for information on the rebels and a commitment to reintegration, but ex-combatants like Beltrán and Carlos Alberto express skepticism and emphasize the importance of a successful transition to civilian life.

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Catalina Oquendo is a colombian journalist based in Buenos Aires. She works for the main newspaper in Colombia during 12 years covering armed conflict, social affairs and cultural affairs. Kiplinger Fellow 2015, won Simon Bolívar Award in Colombia and she was finalist  Online News Association award ...

The party born from the FARC apologizes for the kidnappings committed: 'It was a grave mistake'

15 Sept 2020  |  El País México  |  Spanish  |  Kidnappings

The political party formed from the former FARC guerrilla group has publicly apologized for the kidnappings it committed during Colombia's armed conflict, acknowledging them as grave mistakes. This apology is part of a broader effort towards reconciliation and accountability, as the party seeks to address past wrongdoings and contribute to the peace process. The statement coincides with public discussions on the impact of these crimes, highlighted by the testimony of former kidnapping victim Íngrid Betancourt. The party's leadership, including Rodrigo Londoño, emphasizes their commitment to justice and truth, aiming to prevent such actions from recurring. This move comes amid ongoing challenges in implementing the peace agreements and addressing societal divisions.

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Joe Parkin Daniels is a journalist based in Bogota, Colombia.

Colombian Government and Rebels Are Going to Help Search for People They Disappeared

01 Oct 2023  |  www.vice.com  |  English  |  War Crimes

The Colombian government and FARC have agreed to collaborate in locating and exhuming the remains of tens of thousands of people who disappeared during 51 years of conflict. The agreement, reached in Havana, Cuba, is part of ongoing peace talks and includes the creation of a specialized unit to search for the disappeared. Both sides will share information on the locations of bodies, with the International Committee of the Red Cross assisting in exhumations. The agreement aims to address the pain of families who have lost loved ones. The conflict has resulted in 45,000 disappearances, 220,000 deaths, and 6 million displacements.

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