Colombia – People's World

‘Rio Pact’ means war danger between Venezuela and Colombia, pressure on Cuba

September 17, 2019 By Emile Schepers

Some thought the departure of John Bolton as Trump’s National Security Advisory would cause an easing of U.S. aggressiveness. Alas, no.

Colombian peace agreement failing, some rebels return to armed struggle

September 3, 2019 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

The strategic objective of the newly re-armed FARC insurgents is “peace in Colombia with social justice, democracy, sovereignty, and honor.”

FARC leader Santrich freed, but peace is still held hostage in Colombia

June 5, 2019 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

Washington's continued control over the government in Bogotá shows the peace process was never conducted by a sovereign power.

Stage set long ago for encounter at Colombia-Venezuela border

March 5, 2019 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

Bolívar proclaimed the U.S. was “destined by Providence to plague America with misery in the name of liberty.” Marx identified capitalism as the true responsible party.

Guerilla bombing provocation is a gift for Colombia’s repressive government

January 25, 2019 By Alexander Klein

The ELN’s bomb offensive produced exactly what the government wanted: an evil foe to convince Colombians that the country is no longer safe.