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Going Local: Politics, just the same old wood

With elections just around the corner, this month's Going Local questions whether Colombian politics ever…

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Elections in a hurry: Your two-minute Colombia election guide

Sometimes you're just in too much of a hurry for a long article, so here's…

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What is voto en blanco?

You might have heard people discussing 'voto en blanco' in the run up to the…

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Whitewashing political history: Colombia’s black president

While the elections in 2018 might be dominated by the same old faces, albeit with…

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The political parties in Colombia

Half of the Colombian presidential campaign revolves around candidates trying to gain the support and…

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Social media election storms

For a more lighthearted take on the election, we've gathered some of the amusing social…

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Presidential candidates: Gustavo Petro

Find out more about Gustavo Petro - what he stands for, what his supporters say…

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Presidential candidates: Germán Vargas Lleras

Find out more about Germán Vargas Lleras - what he stands for, what his supporters…

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Complications of Voting

The spectres of abstention and vote buying have haunted many an election for many a…

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Thousands fear for their livelihoods as Hidroituango dam crisis intensifies

The Hidroituango dam crisis has been declared an emergency. Problems intensified last weekend after multiple blocked tunnels…