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NAFTA Seen Key to Preserving US-Mexico Relationship

New Atlanticist
Aug 7, 2025

Five charts that show how criminal organizations in Colombia work—and grow

By
Aaron Kolleda and Isabel Chiriboga

Our experts break down the numbers that show the reach, power, and influence of drug cartels and other transnational criminal organizations.

Americas
Colombia

NAFTA Seen Key to Preserving US-Mexico Relationship

Issue Brief
Aug 6, 2025

How the US and Colombia can tackle crime, migration, and fallout from Venezuela’s crisis

By
Lucie Kneip, Geoff Ramsey

Despite differences in priorities and political approaches, opportunities exist for the US and Colombia to coordinate policy that promotes stability in Venezuela and the broader region.

Colombia
Corruption

NAFTA Seen Key to Preserving US-Mexico Relationship

Issue Brief
Mar 26, 2025

Trade with Colombia is big business for US exporters—amid growing Chinese influence in Latin America

By
Geoff Ramsey, Enrique Millán-Mejía

The United States maintains a trade surplus with Colombia, which is also the top destination for US agricultural exports in South America. However, growing Chinese influence and political tensions threaten the bilateral relationship. To protect mutual economic interests, the United States can leverage diplomatic channels and private sector engagement.

Colombia
Economy & Business

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New Atlanticist

Jun 28, 2016

NAFTA Seen Key to Preserving US-Mexico Relationship

By Mitch Hulse

It would be a disaster to cut trade relations with Mexico, three former US officials said at the Atlantic Council on June 27. Donald Trump, the Republican Party’s presumptive presidential nominee, has pledged to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which enables trade between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In a speech […]

Colombia Economy & Business

In the News

Jun 24, 2016

Saldarragia Quoted by The Cipher Brief on the Colombian Ceasefire

By Andrea Saldarragia

Read the full article here.

Colombia

In the News

Jun 23, 2016

Marczak Quoted by Reuters on Importance of FARC Ceasefire

By Jason Marczak

Read the full article here.

Colombia

New Atlanticist

Jun 22, 2016

Colombia Stands on the Brink of Peace

By Ashish Kumar Sen

On the cusp of signing a bilateral ceasefire that will end Latin America’s longest running war, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos must ensure that the peace deal with leftist rebels is implemented to the letter—particularly ensuring justice for the victims—and shore up support for the agreement among Colombian voters, according to Latin America analysts at […]

Colombia

In the News

Jun 22, 2016

Marczak Quoted by Washington Times on Colombia/FARC Ceasefire Agreement

By Jason Marczak

Read the full article here.

Colombia

New Atlanticist

Mar 17, 2016

Human Rights, Democratic Reform at the Top of Obama’s Agenda in Cuba, says Susan Rice

By Ashish Kumar Sen

President will make historic visit to Havana on March 20 Human rights and democratic reform will be at the top of US President Barack Obama’s agenda when he visits Cuba next week and meets with Cuban President Raúl Castro as well as civil society leaders of his choosing, and not those handpicked by Havana, according […]

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New Atlanticist

Mar 8, 2016

Women in Colombia Hold the Key to Peace

By Andrea Saldarriaga Jiménez

In many countries, women are agents of change who bring about positive transformations not only for themselves, but for the societies in which they live. In other parts of the world, however, women are victimized and still relegated to second-class citizens. Sometimes these two things can be happening at the same time in the same […]

Colombia

New Atlanticist

Feb 3, 2016

Colombia’s President Santos Faces Next Big Challenge—Selling His Peace Deal

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Leader describes peace deal with leftist FARC rebels as an ‘irreversible moment’ Colombia’s President, Juan Manuel Santos, wholeheartedly believes that his attempt to end the Western Hemisphere’s longest-running war will bear fruit, the big challenge, however, will be convincing Colombians that “peace is going to be marvelous.” “Most Colombians have never seen one single day […]

Colombia Latin America

In the News

Dec 1, 2015

McFate on the Deployment of Columbian Mercenaries in Yemen

By Sean McFate

Business Insider quotes Africa Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Sean McFate on the United Arab Emirates’ recruitment and training of Colombian mercenaries to fight in Yemen:

Colombia Yemen

In the News

Dec 1, 2015

Silva: Sustain Colombia’s Miracle

By Miguel Silva

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Nonresident Senior Colombia Fellow Miguel Silva writes for US News and World Report on the upcoming elections in Colombia:

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