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The war on drugs: an injustice of 40 years
“Americans will always do the right thing, after they’ve exhausted all the other alternatives”.
Read MoreJudicial independence: democratic or corporative?
Judicial reform projects submitted by the Government and the State Council also had to worry about the Judiciary to make it more transparent, accountable, and democratic.
Read MoreAn anti-democratic reform
Even if the majority of Colombian population was against abortion, this would not be a valid argument to ban it. The essence of democracy is not the dictatorship of the majority, but the guarantee of the rights of everyone.
Read MoreIntervention of Rodrigo Uprimny in the case Atal Riffo and daughters vs. Chile
On August 23, at the public hearing of the Interamerican Court of Human Rights, Rodrigo Uprimny participated as an expert in the case of Atala Riffo and daughters vs. Chile.
Read MoreWastes: between recyclers and quick-witted
The tendering of wastes in Bogota is smelly. Magically, thousands of supposed “recyclers” affiliated to associations created at the last minute to benefit from the contest rules, which sought to promote the true recyclers who have spent years digging through the trash and providing an environmental service that was priceless.
Read MoreThe dual personality of the State
When talking about respect for labor rights the rhetoric of governments has no limits. However, at the time of recruiting the state is the first to violate the workers rights. Is it different now?
Read MoreThe ‘Bolillo’: a resignation feint?
It seems Fedefútbol is not going to accept the resignation to ‘Bolillo’, which will be a feint to distract public opinion, while Fedefútbol scores the goal of keeping him as coach of the selection.
Read MoreVictims’ Law: advances, constraints, and challenges
While the law for care and reparation for victims overcomes debates that polarized the discussion at the time of the Uribe government, limitations in the search and recognition of the truth, and challenges as the fiscal impact and the investment the state will have to undergo in reparations, among other topics, are noted.
Read MoreWhen protesting is a crime
Colombian democracy needs more censorship from people to the government and less social repression.
Read MoreTo a women, not even with a “Bolillo” (roll)
The media debate on the case of “Bolillo” has exposed the myths and excuses that allows such violence to go unnoticed or to be justified.
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