Catalina Oquendo

On the International Day of Democracy, women from the region who have attained important positions in politics and justice discuss the state of the political system and the challenges they face

The first Colombian vice president of African heritage discusses her first year in office with EL PAÍS

In 1987, Yanette Bautista lost her sister at the hands of Colombian state agents. Now, she is spearheading a bill to protect the women who have dedicated their lives to searching for their missing loved ones in a country where at least 200,000 people have been disappeared

In a meeting coordinated by Colombian Vice President, Francia Márquez, Afro-descendant women leaders from the Americas and Africa met in Bogotá to discuss the challenges they face in accessing politics

At the age of 12, Fatima’s teacher in Guatemala abused her and disappeared. Now, along with four other women, she is demanding justice to prevent history from repeating itself

The result of a survey reveals that 63% of respondents in these Latin American countries agree that LGBTQ+ people should run for and hold public office

The vice president of Luminate talks about the crisis of representation, legitimacy and information affecting democracy in the region, but expresses optimism for the future

Chinese are now the fourth-largest nationality crossing the dangerous jungle route through Panama. The number of Afghans, Indians and Bangladeshis is also increasing

While over 166,000 migrants have risked their lives in the jungle between Colombia and Panama so far in 2023, a German company offers ‘survival’ trips for social media influencers who have emergency helicopter evacuation at their disposal

The executive director of the Artemisas Foundation talks about equality, women’s representation in elected office and the political and economic violence suffered by women leaders in her country

Since 2018, at least 258 people have died or disappeared while crossing the perilous sliver of land that connects Colombia and Panama. This year alone, more than 127,000 migrants have trekked through the dangerous terrain. With no time to mourn after losing loved ones to the jungle, survivors focus on the next step

The leader of the FARC dissidents – who was once presumed dead – is currently negotiating with the government of President Gustavo Petro

Scientists want Colombia’s Ministry of Environment to release a study on the proper course of action for this invasive species

Underwater archeologists present methods for locating thousands of missing persons dumped in the Cauca River years ago

Guerrillas, militias and murky criminal organizations are all part of a complex negotiation by the Petro administration to bring about lasting peace

The nation’s highest court ruled in favor of three men who lived together for 10 years and the two who claimed survivor beneficiary rights when one died

The former mayor of Bucaramanga, a 77-year-old, multi-millionaire “outsider” with a sharp tongue and short temper, and who was broadly unknown before the presidential election campaign, has sold himself as a product ahead of Sunday’s run-off

Colombian police say the plot was coordinated by a Brazil gang named PCC and that the perpetrator was likely a Venezuelan national. The hitmen were allegedly paid $500,000

His victory over Federico Gutiérrez leaves the Uribismo movement without a candidate and complicates a comfortable victory for Gustavo Petro in the runoff

The best female chef in the world, as chosen by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, reflects on the ego, deforestation and food security

A reward of up to $12,000 is being offered for information on the hitmen who murdered Marcelo Pecci, who was investigating cases of cocaine trafficking and organized crime in Paraguay

The environmental leader won more votes than the center candidate Sergio Fajardo without having held public office and with a campaign that began only three months ago

The family of Francisco Javier had been praying in front of a cemetery niche without knowing if it contained the body of their son, who died during fighting between the army and the FARC guerrilla

Colombia is a world leader in manufacturing the garment and its export business is thriving, with demand even growing in the Middle East

What began with treats lugged back and forth in suitcases from trips home has evolved into an industry driven by the taste of the soft drinks, candy, pastries and cheesy bites of childhood. Latino expatriates will do anything to get their fix. We delve into a transnational food industry driven by homesickness

The authorities do not know how many people have died trying to cross the pass separating Colombia from Panama to head north to the United States. After years of tragedy, they are considering how to make this migration route safer