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(Analysis) Colombia’s Diplomatic Breakup with Israel: Analyzing the Fallout and Latin America’s Stance on the Gaza Conflict

By María José Mera Medina July 31, 2024 July 31, 2024 0

Colombia’s recent decision to sever diplomatic ties with Israel under President Gustavo Petro marks a profound shift in its foreign policy stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict. This decision, driven by criticism of Israel’s military actions in Gaza, has led to Israel suspending security exports to Colombia. The move underscores Colombia’s evolving diplomatic landscape and its impact on longstanding military and economic cooperation with Israel.

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Colombia’s Revolutionary Anti-Drug Plan: Breakthroughs an Challenges Ahead

By Martino Fabris December 22, 2023 December 22, 2023 0

Colombian President Gustavo Petro unveils a 10-year anti-drug policy aiming to reduce cocaine production by 43% through “oxygen” (economic alternatives for coca farmers) and “asphyxiation” (fighting trafficking networks). This plan’s success links to Petro’s “Total Peace” initiative to end violence. Security, investments, and political stability are vital for success.

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Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Malta Needs More Workers Yet Less Population Growth

By Nicholas Zalewski October 29, 2023 November 3, 2023 1

Malta is the EU’s smallest member state by land area yet the population is expected to explode. This has created challenges for the nation that the government must confront.

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Did You Reach Your 2022 Goals?

By Tobias Belgrano July 24, 2023 July 25, 2023 0

Argentina had reason to celebrate in 2022 after the nation won the World Cup. The government however is still unstable and the Argentinians continue to suffer economically. Before Argentina can recover politically and economically and move forward, it needs to deal with the past.

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Yet Another Attempt at Peace: New Round of Negotiations between the Colombian Government & the ELN

By Alejandra Palacios Jaramillo April 6, 2023 April 3, 2023 0

Colombia has begun a new attempt to reach peace with the oldest guerrilla group in the continent: the ELN. With challenges and new opportunities emerging can these negotiations be the final one?

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Galicia! From Tobacco Smuggling to Europe’s Cocaine Getaway

By Liz Morán January 26, 2023 July 19, 2024 3

The European drug trafficking scene has undergone a plethora of changes in the last decade. Some argue that Galicia reflects this constant evolution of increasingly influential organized crime gangs that take advantage of globalization to better manage local markets.