La subalternidad, lo excepcional y la guerra en Colombia (2005-2010)

"Insightful study of Colombia's drug problem. First chapters challenge some accepted ideas concerning the narcotics issue and its criminal, security, diplomatic, and military implications. Later chapters address its international aspects, focusing particularly on the role played by the US. Concludes that Colombian-US relations will become even more 'complex, difficult and tense' as a result of tough US policies and the negative impact of Colombia's political weakness and disarray on the anti-drug effort"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.

"As the Samper government was rocked by allegations of drug-related corruption in the presidential campaign of 1994, Colombia's endemic crisis of governability, violence, and political participation took a dramatic turn for the worse. Moreover, Colombia/US bilateral relations degenerated into mutual accusations and recriminations. In this book, several of Colombia's leading political analysts assess this crisis and its implications for the maintainance of political stability and consolidation of democracy"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.

"El Informe Final Hay futuro si hay verdad es una obra de dominio público, que constituye una medida de reparación del derecho a la verdad individual y colectiva de las víctimas del conflicto armado en Colombia, y por tanto debe ser objeto de la máxima divulgación. En ese sentido, se autoriza a cualquier persona natural o jurídica, pública o privada, a reproducir, comunicar y distribuir la Declaración y los tomos del Informe Final, siempre y cuando se haga un uso parcial o total de los mismos de manera contextualizada, y se reconozcan a la Comisión de la Verdad como autor corporativo ...

Two exhibitions that propose a dialogue from diverse perspectives around art, archaeology and the human body. The exhibition "Amerindian Bodies: Art and culture of the corporal modifications" curated by archaeologist Uribe explores the cultural, social and symbolic richness of the corporal interventions amongst the Pre-Columbian societies of Colombia. The interventions in skin, muscles, bone, hair, denture and nails, far from being superfluous, are vital in the construction of the social identity of the people. The exhibition follows the beauty ideals, religious rituals, economic activities,...