Stories about Colombia from June, 2015
A ‘Peace Community’ Tries Nonviolent Resistance in Colombia
As Colombian peace talks over an end to decades-old civil violence between government and rebels proceed, some communities have claimed neutral status for themselves in the name of peace.
Colombia Negotiates a Difficult Peace and Works to Remember the Victims of Violent Years Past
While the FARC and state representatives negotiate a peace deal, the Colombian government and rural communities take steps to remember the victims of violence, preserve collective memory, and promote reconciliation.
Panama’s Kuna Community Has a Special Place for Its Albinos, the ‘Children of the Moon’
In some countries, albinos are harassed and even murdered, as symbols of bad luck and sorcery. The Gunas, however, treat their albino children with special respect, though they haven't always.
Radio Ambulante Roundtable on Copa América 2015: FIFA Corruption, Team Analyses and Predictions
Daniel Alarcón, executive producer of Radio Ambulante, talks to other journalists about the latest FIFA scandal and its effect on Copa América, the most important football tournament in South America.
‘Looking for Their Death': Tragedy Highlights Informal Mining Conundrum in Colombia
“If I work mining, I eat. If I don’t work, I don’t eat.”