Campesinos in Colombia
Latin America Caribbean United States

The war on drugs or the war on the poor?

If the goal is to end violence and economic dependence on coca cultivation, then the starting point should not be militarization or eradication, but the reconstruction of rural life.

Laura Capote
February 14, 2026
Gustavo Petro’s first year: Social and environmental justice and regional integration
Colombia

Gustavo Petro’s first year: Social and environmental justice and regional integration

Petro’s inaugural year was characterized by guaranteeing free higher education, agrarian reform, reopening of relations with Venezuela, and an attempt to reform health care, labor regulations, and pensions

Laura Capote
August 9, 2023
Colombia’s leaders want to stain their country with the blood of the working class
Colombia

Colombia’s leaders want to stain their country with the blood of the working class

In the face of a state that assassinates its own people, the Colombian people remain on the streets and continue resisting.

Laura Capote and Zoe
May 10, 2021
Gabriel García Márquez and magical internationalism
Colombia

Gabriel García Márquez and magical internationalism

While García Márquez is internationally recognized for his literary work, little attention is paid to his lifelong dedication to revolutionary internationalism. Laura Capote explores this rich history and his career as a militant journalist

Laura Capote
April 25, 2021