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Colombians in Bristol Fight for Peace

Two Colombian musicians living in Bristol, Han Luis Cera and José Barco, give their opinion on fighting for peace in their country from the other side of the world. Rebecca Wilson reports. After the referendum 2nd October, the Colombian population has been separated almost completely down the middle, due to divisive political tactics from both the ‘Sí’ […]

Direct Democracy, Peace’s Fickle Friend

Currently interning at Bogotá newspaper El Tiempo, Rebecca Wilson writes about the shock of the Colombian ‘No’ vote to the historic peace deal from the ground I woke up tired, but excited. And hopeful. At 3am on a disturbingly quiet Saturday night (the ‘ley seca’ came into play at 6pm, meaning no one could buy […]