By Emilie de la Chapelle On October 2, Colombia woke up to a new reality. Many were shocked to hear the news that the referendum narrowly rejected the peace accord between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The agreement was yielded in Havana after four years of negotiations, and would have marked the end of…
By Emilie de la Chapelle I have made my way as far out as possible, to a remote desert town that can only be reached by riding several buses and sketchy jeeps. It is poor, really poor. The economy here is almost completely dependent on tourism, with the rest reliant…
Read MoreBy Emilie de la Chapelle On October 2, Colombia woke up to a new reality. Many were shocked to hear the news that the referendum narrowly rejected the peace accord between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The agreement was yielded in Havana after four…
Read MoreNew relations with the US brings new opportunities – but worries about the uncertain future linger on. …
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