It is not easy to forecast the exact economic, demographic and social impact of a signed peace accord between the national government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia, FARC). The question is not whether it would have a big impact, but exactly how big and after how long. Colombia could...
In just a decade, advances in the fight against insurgent groups, coupled with long-term policies that have generated confidence among investors, have radically changed the way the world looks at Colombia. Since its 1999 real estate bubble crisis, Colombia has demonstrated economic strength, particularly in the midst of the global recession...
With its economy growing steadily and peace talks with guerrillas taking place, Colombia is polishing its image abroad and becoming more of a go-to destination for travel and business in Latin America.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: Colombia is a constitutional republic with executive, judicial and legislative...
Though it enjoys a regional reputation for its quality, the Colombian health care system has experienced significant difficulties in recent years. While seeing advances in coverage in the past two decades, and inching closer toward attaining universal coverage, escalating costs from increased coverage and an ever-expanding mandatory health...
Among the numerous cultural attractions that Colombia has to offer, music is possibly the most representative. A long list of dances and musical styles are part of Colombian heritage and remain, to this day, central to its culture. The Andean nation enjoys a diverse repertoire of music styles, rhythms and dances, which have their peculiarities...
10 16 18 19 21 22 23 28 37 40 41 43 44 46 Snapshot: Colombia in figures COUNTRY PROFILE On the rise: Major strides in economic and political progress as security improves Interview: President Juan Manuel Santos Interview: María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, Minister of Foreign Affairs Playing it safe: Battling insurgency and crime Interview: Juan...
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