Year: 2017
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AMERICAS
Colombia: Peace talks with ELN rebel group begin
Members of Colombia's ELN left-wing rebel group and government negotiators have begun talks seeking to end more than five decades…
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ANALYSIS
Will Trump double down on drug war capitalism with Plan Colombia?
Saturday (February 4) marks the 16th anniversary of Plan Colombia, a multi-billion dollar U.S. counternarcotics and counterinsurgency military aid package…
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Travel
Spicing Up the Colombian Melting Pot
As Bogotá has increasingly become a melting pot of cultures from every part of Colombia, restaurants focusing on regional dishes…
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AMERICAS
Unease in Colombia, as Old Enemies Become New Neighbors
The town’s name is Spanish for “peace.” The days to come will test how accurate that is.
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LIFE
Sleep deprivation handicaps the brain’s ability to form new memories
Chemical recalibration of brain cells during sleep is crucial for learning, and sleeping pills may sabotage it.
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Environment
Prohibiting cars may not help clean up the air
Mexican study published in Scientific Reports found little evidence that these type of measures improve air quality.
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ECONOMY
Former Uruguayan president Mujica warns of “Trade Wars”
“The Uruguayan government must deal with an international situation full of uncertainties, and we don’t know whether this situation will…
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Politics
Venezuela’s MUD must hold primaries Now!
It seems that leaders of the opposition have reached a consensus on pressing for the regional elections. That is progress.…
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ANALYSIS
Will Trump Double down on drug war capitalism with Plan Colombia
Saturday (February 4) marks the 16th anniversary of Plan Colombia, a multi-billion dollar U.S. counternarcotics and counterinsurgency military aid package…
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AMERICAS
Maduro wants to involve the Pope in talks with opposition
The president of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro is working to set up a meeting with Pope Francis in hopes of restarting…
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