Dispatches: South America's Migrant Crisis
News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.
Colombia
The Threats Facing Bogotá's Valuable Water Supply
Due to farming, coal mining, and climate change, the Colombian capital's unique water ecosystem is disrupting the delicate balance that ensures water for the city.
A Group of Young Colombians Just Beat Their Own Government in Court
A swift victory in the Colombian Supreme Court could pave the way for further legal action around the world.
Venezuela's Hunger Crisis Spills Into Colombia
At least 660,000 Venezuelan migrants have fled the country due to internal strife, but they are not finding relief in their neighboring country.
Could the Withdrawal of a Controversial Candidate Help Maintain Peace in Colombia?
The FARC-backed presidential candidate Rodrigo Londoño pulled out of the race over health concerns, but his violent past had made his candidacy a divisive one.
Colombia Fails to Cope With Venezuela's Refugee Crisis
With crisis-stricken Venezuela spilling refugees into Colombia and Brazil, politically expedient deportations make the situation worse.
Viewfinder: Protesting Bullfighting in Colombia
Activists protest against bullfighting at Botero Square in Medellín, Colombia, on February 11th, 2018.
The Week in Photos: From a Memorial March in Ukraine to a Tidal Phenomenon in England
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Viewfinder: A Car-Free Day in Colombia
A woman takes a picture while riding her bike during a car-free day in Bogotá, Colombia, on February 1st, 2018.
Colombia's Road to Peace Remains Littered With Uncertainty
After a major court decision protecting a peace agreement between rebel groups and the government, the future looks promising for Colombia, but the process is still far from over.
Viewfinder: Pope Francis Visits Colombia
Pope Francis celebrates an open air mass at Contecar—Cartagena's maritime terminal—during the last day of his visit to Colombia on September 10th, 2017.
Viewfinder: Enjoying a Lazy Day in Colombia
A woman celebrates the World Day of Laziness in Itagui, Colombia, on August 20th, 2017.
The Deforestation Gangs of Colombia
In the country's southeast Guaviare department, harvested wood rots on the ground while gangs and drug traffickers take over the land for illegal mining and agriculture.
Viewfinder: Smoking as a Sign of Protest in Colombia
Activists smoke joints during a protest against the imposing of fines for smoking marijuana by police according to their new code, in Bogota, on August 1st, 2017.
A Record Number of Environmentalists Were Murdered in 2016
Last year, 200 environmentalists across 24 countries were murdered—up from 185 across 16 countries in 2015.
How Bananas Became Big—and Dangerous—Business in Colombia
Two ongoing cases represent the country's new resistance to multinational influence.
Justice, Interrupted
Some Colombian paramilitary leaders accused of brutal human rights violations will not face justice—or their victims' families—until they've served sentences for American drug charges.
'The Worst War Criminals in the Western Hemisphere'
An early look at a Pacific Standard story that's currently only available to subscribers.
The Rise of the Trash-Picker Collective Worldwide
Millions around the world are improving their financial lot by sifting recycling—and they're saving their towns in the process.