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Jun 11, 2024

Chiquita Brands found liable for paying Colombian death squads

A civil suit brought by families in the U.S. brings dark new details to light in the decades-long court case

Chiquita Brands found liable for paying Colombian death squads

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Joshua Collins

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Oct 25, 2023

Petro picks a rhetorical fight with Israel. But why?

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

Petro picks a rhetorical fight with Israel. But why?

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Joshua Collins

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Sep 13, 2023

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

Gentrification Spurs Cocaine Surge in Medellín

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Joshua Collins

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Aug 19, 2023

Democracy is on the ballot in Guatemala

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

Democracy is on the ballot in Guatemala

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Joshua Collins

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Aug 12, 2023

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

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

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Joshua Collins

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Jul 24, 2023

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…

The House of Hip-Hop Making Waves in Medellin

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Joshua Collins

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Jul 17, 2023

Elections Under Attack, Authoritarianism on the Rise in Central America

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

Elections Under Attack, Authoritarianism on the Rise in Central America

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Joshua Collins

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Jun 27, 2023

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…

Colombia’s Dangerous Field of Dreams

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Joshua Collins

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Jun 12, 2023

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

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

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Jun 7, 2023

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

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

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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