John Otis

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Think Politics Are Bad in the U.S.? Welcome to Venezuela

Hyperinflation, hunger and tense street protests

By John Otis/Caracas

Neither at War Nor at Peace, Colombia's FARC Rebels Watch and Wait

TIME visits the FARC rebels in a remote camp in Colombia

By John Otis/Yarí Savannah, Colombia

What Comes Next For Juan Manuel Santos and Colombia?

“I receive this prize on behalf of all Colombians, especially the millions of victims,” said the President

By John Otis/Bogota

Colombia's Shock Referendum Vote Leaves Peace Deal in Tatters

Voters angry at the concessions given to FARC militants helped defeat the peace accords

By John Otis

Colombian President Hails Obama For U.S. Support For Peace Deal

After nearly four years of peace talks Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos signed a ceasefire with Marxist rebels on June 23 in Cuba

By John Otis/Bogota

How the World's Longest-Running Civil War Ended

'The war has basically stopped'

By John Otis/Bogota

Baseball's Venezuelan Talent Pool Dries Up Amid Poverty and Discord

Young players suffer from malnutrition as Venezuela's baseball academies close because of political instability

By John Otis/Guacara,Venezuela

Venezuelan Opposition Announce Plans for a Peaceful Coup

Maduro said: “No one is going to kick me out”

By John Otis/Caracas

Miss Universe Snub Is No Laughing Matter in Colombia

"They stole the crown from us and destroyed the dreams of a country"

By John Otis / Bogotá

Colombians to Honor The Folk Singer Who Fathered 28 Children and Killed His Girlfriend

When Colombian musical legend Diomedes Díaz died in 2013 thousands attended his funeral. Colombia’s president called him a genius while his rags-to-riches life story was turned into a TV series. Now the Colombian Congress is...

By John Otis / La Junta, Colombia

Rigged Colombian Elections Could Be Good for Narcos and Bad for Peace

Mayoral elections are notoriously corrupt but mayors wield important influence

By John Otis / Pueblo Bello, Colombia

Socialists' Grip on Power in Venezuela Remains Strong

Caracas homemaker Anny Valero scoured three state-run supermarkets one recent afternoon but failed to find meat, chicken, milk, rice or pasta. The final insult came when she tried to buy three cans of sardines and...

By John Otis / Caracas

Inside Colombia and Venezuela's Border and Refugee Crisis

The neighbouring states have withdrawn ambassadors and expelled each other's nationals

By John Otis / Villa de Rosario, Colombia

Experts Fear Surge in Cocaine Supply to U.S. as Colombia Mulls Ending Coca Eradication

American officials are trying to persuade Colombia to continue spraying coca crops with herbicide despite fears that it damages human health

By John Otis / La Hormiga, Colombia

Colombians Accuse U.S Soldiers and Officials of Sexual Assault and Rape

The allegations emerge after investigations found DEA agents in Colombia consorted with prostitutes and members of drug cartels

By John Otis/Bogota

Inside the Struggle to Clear Colombia of Mines

A historic deal offers Colombians hope that their country will finally be cleared of the landmines responsible for 11,000 casualties in the past 25 years

By John Otis/Sonson, Colombia

Colombian General's Capture Puts FARC Rebels on the Defensive

President Juan Manuel Santos's decision to suspended negotiations with the Marxist rebels after they detained a senior military officer has forced the FARC to backtrack, with the group promising to release its high-profile captive

By John Otis / Bogota
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