Joshua CollinsinPirate Wire ServicesPetro picks a rhetorical fight with Israel. But why?The answer isn’t simple, but it’s also probably not what you expect·6 min read·Oct 25, 2023----
Joshua CollinsinPirate Wire ServicesGentrification Spurs Cocaine Surge in MedellínAn 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 read·Sep 13, 2023----
Joshua CollinsinPirate Wire ServicesDemocracy is on the ballot in GuatemalaCorruption and links between organized crime and politicians would make a “Bukele approach” a nightmare·5 min read·Aug 19, 2023--1--1
Joshua CollinsinPirate Wire ServicesArgentina heads to the polls Sunday for the first round of Presidential electionsThe election may be ripe for an outsider who represents a departure from the traditional Argentinian political parties·5 min read·Aug 12, 2023----
Joshua CollinsinPirate Wire ServicesThe House of Hip-Hop Making Waves in MedellinThe 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 read·Jul 24, 2023----
Joshua CollinsinPirate Wire ServicesElections Under Attack, Authoritarianism on the Rise in Central AmericaA dangerous trend away from democracy across the region sparks international concern·5 min read·Jul 17, 2023--2--2
Joshua CollinsinPirate Wire ServicesColombia’s Dangerous Field of DreamsIn 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 read·Jun 27, 2023----
Joshua CollinsinPirate Wire ServicesPetro 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 read·Jun 12, 2023----
Joshua CollinsinPirate Wire ServicesLATAM Conference illustrates consensus on Venezuela: isolation hasn’t workedBrazil’s Lula criticized for Maduro comments, but even critics acknowledge previous policy has failed — and hurt Venezuela’s neighbors·5 min read·Jun 7, 2023----
Joshua CollinsinPirate Wire ServicesFormer Guerillas Seek Peace Through BeerA growing number of demobilized communist rebels have recently turned to a more civilian pursuit: brewing craft beer. Now they hope a…·5 min read·May 30, 2023--1--1