Etiqueta: colombia

Colombia Turns Left

Jun 24, 2022JORGE G. CASTAÑEDA At a time of deep frustration with the status quo, the reasons for Gustavo Petro’s victory in Colombia’s presidential runoff are not difficult to discern. But it is much less clear whether Petro will be able to implement his ambitious reform agenda. MEXICO CITY – Gustavo Petro, a veteran left-wing… Seguir leyendo Colombia Turns Left

Colombia Is Dealing With a Terrifying Refugee Crisis. Will Wealthy Nations Step Up to Help?

Venezuela’s tragedy is not that different in size and impact from the Syrian one. Venezuela’s tragedy is not that different in size and impact from the Syrian one. By Jorge G. Castañeda Professor Castañeda is a specialist in Latin American affairs. March 10, 2020, 5:00 a.m. ET MEXICO CITY — Venezuela’s refugee crisis is the worst Latin… Seguir leyendo Colombia Is Dealing With a Terrifying Refugee Crisis. Will Wealthy Nations Step Up to Help?

Latin America’s Annus Mediocris

From a peace agreement in Colombia to major cross-border anti-corruption efforts, 2017 was shaping up to be a banner year for Latin America. Then came Donald Trump, whose threats of military intervention in Venezuela, together with anti-trade and anti-immigration policies at home, sent shock waves throughout the region.

Es la Hora de Opinar con Leo Zuckermann / Octubre 3, 2016 / ForoTV

Leo Zuckermann, Héctor Aguilar Camín, Jorge Castañeda y Javier Tello se cuestionan qué decir y qué hacer frente a los actos anticipados de campaña en los que todos los precandidatos incurren; cononversan sobre el histórico acuerdo de paz en Colombia y sobre el primer debate entre los candidatos a la Presidencia de Estados Unido, Hillary Clinton y Donald Trump