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Distractionary Tactics in Colombia’s Presidential Elections

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Richard

What if, this “polarization” between candidates Gustavo Petro on the left and Ivan Duque on the right is nothing more than a distractionary tactic in Colombia’s presidential elections to favour former vice president German Vargas Lleras? Of course, I love … Continue reading →

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Corruption and Uribe, the road to Colombia’s elections 2018

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Richard

Colombia’s politicians continue to fall foul of the law in terms of corruption, many suspect the 2018 presidential elections will be less transparent than ever before In July, former Colombian president Alvaro Uribe Velez, outspoken at the best of … Continue reading →

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When Has Colombia Ever Been Normal?

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Richard

I have just completed a fortnight’s trip as an “enrichment guide” for a UK-based travel outfit in the company of citizens from the UK and the US, and as always, I was required to respond to some of the more … Continue reading →

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Coffee and Politics with the FARC: A Journey to Las Colinas, Guaviare

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Richard

I had been forewarned that our driver might utter some anti FARC commentary along the two-hour journey from San Jose del Guaviare to the temporary zone of concentration at Las Colinas. Bouncing along the rutted trail, passing tiny farming settlements … Continue reading →

Posted in Colombia Calling, Journalism, Journeys | Tagged alvaro uribe, colombia, El Medico, FARC, FARC guerrillas, farc rebels, guaviare, Ivan Ali, Las Colinas, Las Colinas camp guaviare, Mauricio El Medico, peace in colombia, president santos | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: president santos

Distractionary Tactics in Colombia’s Presidential Elections

Corruption and Uribe, the road to Colombia’s elections 2018

When Has Colombia Ever Been Normal?

Coffee and Politics with the FARC: A Journey to Las Colinas, Guaviare

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