A warm Washington welcome for Colombia’s controversial ex-president
The Wilson Center just announced Iván Duque — whose policies led to widespread poverty and bloody protest — as a distinguished fellow.
The Wilson Center just announced Iván Duque — whose policies led to widespread poverty and bloody protest — as a distinguished fellow.
Gustavo Petro could help the US put an end to an unsuccessful war on drugs — and possibly even solve the crisis in Venezuela.
Gustavo Petro’s election offers a major turn in the country’s politics, but entrenched interests in both countries will try to make it difficult.
Regardless of who wins the presidential run-off June 19, Washington won’t be dealing with the same elite class it has for decades.
Conservative Fico Gutiérrez’s popularity with the U.S. may not help him against popular leftist Gustavo Petro.
A flood of Washington funding has ensured that bad guys like Dario Antonio Usua have flourished. That won’t end with his capture.