Peace and Violence in Colombia

For Marxist guerillas in Latin America, the end is near. The government of Colombia is negotiating with the last of the rebels, FARC and ELN. But a peace agreement will not make the widespread violence disappear, as the criminal underworld is expected to reorganize and everyday violence will continue. The example of urban innovation in Medellín gives reason for hope.

by Daniel Frey
Kolumbien
A historic moment: On 23 September 2015, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and FARC commander Rodrigo Londoño, a.k.a. “Timochenko”, shake hands in Havana. A. Meneghini / Reuters
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