Stories about Colombia from September, 2016
The Week That Was at Global Voices Podcast: We, the People
This week, we speak to our contributors Elizabeth Rivera, Giovanna Salazar and Juan Tadeo about popular discontent with politics in Mexico.
Animations, TV Shows, and Personal Testimonies Help Colombians Understand the (Possible) End of Conflict
"Every time nations go through a peace process, humanity as a whole takes a step forward."
What Will Happen to Colombia's Youth in the Aftermath of War?
"I'm a direct victim of war and armed conflict. Yet if I have to give my hand to the murderers, I'm ready to do so because I believe in forgiveness."
The Role of Hashtags in a Country Searching for Peace
"The fact that the war in Colombia also takes place on social media is an undeniable truth," writes Renata Cabrales.
There’s a Teacher Roaming Rural Colombia Atop Two Donkeys, Bringing a Mobile Library to Children
"One day, teacher Luis decides to load his two donkeys, Alfa and Beto, with books and takes them to remote areas for children who can't access them otherwise."
Can the End of War Mean the Beginning of Peace in Colombia?
After more than fifty years of war, a divided Colombia will face a referendum next month on a peace agreement that could be a historic milestone.
