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Colombian conflict

A man with no legs sits in a wheelchair in his living room

A heavy-duty wheelchair expands mobility in post-war Colombia

Science & Technology

Nearly 200,000 people in Colombia live with a disability as a result of a half-century of civil war. As Colombia now struggles to secure a lasting peace, the country’s vast mountains, rocky and unpaved roads and spanning pasturelands pose some of the biggest threats to people who must navigate rough terrains in wheelchairs.

A group of FARC soldiers stand together reading from a paper.

Colombia’s peace process under stress: 6 essential reads

Conflict & Justice
A man gardens on a small raised bed of plants.

Despite the peace deal, former FARC fighters face a new war in rural Colombia

Conflict & Justice
Aurora Morena Sierra

They were raped during Colombia’s civil war. Now they want justice for their children.

Sexual violence
Afro Colombian man wearing glasses and green jacket stands in front of a wall

Social activists risk their lives as Colombia’s peace process falters

Conflict & Justice
A sign seen through a windshield says "Welcome." It is marking the entrance to a FARC camp in Colombia.

Former FARC fighters turn a camp into a tourist attraction

Conflict

Fighters get $200 a month as a stipend as they reintegrate into Colombian society but those payments won’t last forever, so some are turning to tourism and creating FARC museums to earn a living.