Colombia
An inside look at a road blockade set up by farmers from Boyacá during Colombia's nationwide farming protests.
In an Interview with CBC News, AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth discusses the kidnapping of a Canadian businessman by Colombia's National Liberation Army, saying that while the incident will not "kill mining in Colombia by any stretch, it is a reminder that it can be dangerous."
At least 10 countries in Latin America are known to use unmanned aerial vehicles for military and civilian purposes, while some governments are also working to develop their own technology.
The protests reveal a gap between citizens’ expectations and the government’s promises, some observers say.
In Colombia, the secretary of state hailed progress on peace talks, though allegations of U.S. spying strained the official’s Brazil visit.