Colombia

1. The events of history have proved to be a benchmark for Colombia and its forward progress to prosper in a world that is in constant change. The economy and resources that make the country of Colombia sustainability will continue to grow for future economic gains and production of the country’s viable rich resources for the means of exports for other countries throughout the world. The country of Colombia’s political and social relations outreach has made progress towards a foundation of…

vivid color, and splendid decorations is what allures people to visit the country. Indeed, Colombia offers a diversity of food that makes the country of Colombia unique by itself. Perhaps, Colombia is not as “economically developed as Chile, or it doesn't have a world wonder like Peru”, yet there are many scrumptious delicacies in their cuisines. In general, the breakfast is extremely crucial in Colombia, which is comprised of fruit juice, coffee, hot-chocolate, similar to American’s. Lunch is…

meaningful to us. For me that is Colombia. It means so much to me because Colombia signifies love, peace, happiness and family. When many think of Colombia they associate the country with violence and drugs, but I see a beautiful country full of love and peace. A country I call home and a country trying to move on from all those stereotypes. A country that opens me with its open arms and a country that when it's time to leave makes me cry. When I think of Colombia I imagine the enormous green…

The historical development of the Republic of Colombia has endured a significant component of a long-lasting political violence. Ever since independence in July 20th, 1810, the former Spanish colony has been engulfed into an ideological struggle over the state’s governance. After the altercation between royalists and separatists, another one arose between supporters of centralism and federalism. The Spaniards ceased the opportunity and re-conquered the incipient republic in 1816. Yet, this…

On September 23, 2015, after over 50 years of civil war and 3 years of negotiations, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and the Colombian government reached a significant breakthrough in their peace talks. FARC leader Rodrigo Londoño and Colombian president Juan Santos agreed to put an end to the civil war and begin a process of transitional justice in the form of a Special Jurisdiction for Peace. The leaders have agreed to formally sign a document 6 months from now, after which…

Colombia is a Spanish speaking nation, located to the South of Venezuela. Colombia, as of 2016, has a population of 48,481,028 people. The Official Colombian currency is the Peso. The Peso is worth a miniscule 0.051 American dollars. Colombia’s main export is petroleum, with coffee and coal not far behind. Colombia’s main imports are most mechanical, and technological products. The United States, the main trade partner of Colombia provides most of these imports. The capital of Colombia is Bogota…

point of the cocaine trade, Medellin, Colombia, was dubbed the “most dangerous city on Earth” by TIME magazine at the height of the cartel’s power. It bore the highest homicide rate and was plagued by civil conflict, which set the stage for illicit drug trafficking to occur. Presently, it ranks as the 49th most dangerous city, and it is speculated by both the DEA and Colombian National police that more than 300 drug smuggling organizations are active within Colombia today, all contributing to…

Colombia is located in the northwest side of South America, it has an extension of 1'141,748 square kilometers and a population of 48 654,000, with a density of 43.9 per square kilometers (UNdata, 2016). Colombia is the second most unequal country in Latin America, where 10% of the richest population of the country earns four times more than 40% of the poorest population (The World Bank, 2016). And although poverty has declined since 2002, inequality has remained constant. More than two thirds…

Every country in the world has problems, but not quite as large as Colombia. Their problem affects everyone living in the country and even tourists. Colombia is the biggest player in the trafficking of coca in the world. Their production has increased greatly, the FARC control almost all of the drug trade business, and the eradication program is failing. Colombia is the biggest cocaine producer in the world. Peru and Bolivia are the second and third top producers, and this country is…

fear in most parts of the cities (John). Escobar had no problem killing any one in his path. Many people lived their lives in fear due to his reign over the cartel(s). Economically, Colombia was doing just fine, there was lots of money fluctuating in and out of the country. Escobar kept the government so unstable Colombia was viewed by other countries as a narcrocrasy. The government itself felt as if they were being controlled by Pablo (John). Columbia was constantly importing and exporting…