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Petro picks a rhetorical fight with Israel. But why?

The answer isn’t simple, but it’s also probably not what you expect

6 min readOct 25, 2023

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Petro picks a rhetorical fight with Israel. But why?

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Gentrification Spurs Cocaine Surge in Medellín

An influx of digital nomads and ex-pats aren’t just driving up rents, they’re stimulating the city’s black markets as well

6 min readSep 13, 2023

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Gentrification Spurs Cocaine Surge in Medellín

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Democracy is on the ballot in Guatemala

Corruption and links between organized crime and politicians would make a “Bukele approach” a nightmare

5 min readAug 19, 2023

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Democracy is on the ballot in Guatemala

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Argentina heads to the polls Sunday for the first round of Presidential elections

The election may be ripe for an outsider who represents a departure from the traditional Argentinian political parties

5 min readAug 12, 2023

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Argentina heads to the polls Sunday for the first round of Presidential elections

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The House of Hip-Hop Making Waves in Medellin

The Comuna 13 neighborhood is a symbol of a dark era in the history of Colombia’s second-largest city. But a group of elite rappers and…

5 min readJul 24, 2023

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The House of Hip-Hop Making Waves in Medellin

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Elections Under Attack, Authoritarianism on the Rise in Central America

A dangerous trend away from democracy across the region sparks international concern

5 min readJul 17, 2023

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Elections Under Attack, Authoritarianism on the Rise in Central America

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Colombia’s Dangerous Field of Dreams

In a country where soccer is king, a rugby coach is introducing kids to a new sport in hopes it will give them the life skills to survive…

5 min readJun 27, 2023

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Colombia’s Dangerous Field of Dreams

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Petro finally has a ceasefire with ELN, what comes next?

The accord with the largest rebel group in Colombia is a much-needed victory in a process that has been plagued by setbacks

5 min readJun 12, 2023

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Petro finally has a ceasefire with ELN, what comes next?

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Joshua Collins
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LATAM Conference illustrates consensus on Venezuela: isolation hasn’t worked

Brazil’s Lula criticized for Maduro comments, but even critics acknowledge previous policy has failed — and hurt Venezuela’s neighbors

5 min readJun 7, 2023

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LATAM Conference illustrates consensus on Venezuela: isolation hasn’t worked

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Former Guerillas Seek Peace Through Beer

A growing number of demobilized communist rebels have recently turned to a more civilian pursuit: brewing craft beer. Now they hope a…

5 min readMay 30, 2023

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Joshua Collins

Joshua Collins

A reporter on immigration and world affairs, based in Cucuta, Colombia. Bylines at Al Jazeera, Caracas Chronicles, New Humanitarian and more

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