Gabriel Velez and Atticus Ballesteros, Author at Colombia News

Behind the ‘No’: a lesson in political participation from Colombia’s plebiscite

Gabriel Velez and Atticus BallesterosOctober 6, 201605.4K views

Global headlines this week told us that “Colombia voted ‘No’” in a recent referendum on their peace accords with the FARC. But who exactly voted “No”? Which Colombia are they referring…

How to promote the voice of Colombia’s youth in discussions on peace?

Gabriel Velez and Atticus BallesterosAugust 29, 201604.2K views

After 52-years of war and four years of negotiations, the Colombian government and Armed Revolutionary Forces of Colombia (FARC) have reached a final peace agreement. Colombians will have the final…