Tag: Colombia

Companies, Community, and Conversion

Colombia’s business class used to believe that workers had dignity, that not every action should be cost efficient and paid for, and that, while being profitable was indeed a constant concern and priority, it was not the sole mission of a corporation.

Lessons From a Great-Great-Great-Great Grandfather

In an old hand-written Jesuit journal and a couple of letters, guarded in the Sanctuary of Loyola’s historical archive in Spain, I found a story of grace, love of God, and generosity that my family lore had already forgotten.

The Sword and the Seated King

“As president of Colombia I request that the sword of Bolivar be brought out,” declared Petro. Attendees stood. The king of Spain remained seated.

Gustavo Petro Sworn in as President of Colombia

Petro’s campaign highlighted environmentalism, feminism, and Afro-Colombian issues. Where he and Chile’s Boric break with Chavez-style leftism is in emphasizing gay marriage, abortion, and “green” industry.

Members of VOX Sign Manifesto Addressing Latin American Left

The manifesto is part of a general policy of raising awareness concerning Latin America’s dire political situation, and building a common front, partly through the Foro Madrid, a counterweight to the Sao Paulo Forum and Puebla Group.

Countering the Sao Paolo Forum

Over the weekend of February 18th, the Foro Madrid concluded its first meeting in Bogotá, Colombia. An initiative of the “Fundación Disenso,” a think-tank set up by Spain’s VOX party, Foro Madrid brought together leaders from political parties and organizations throughout Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries. Participants included ex-Peruvian Vice President Francisco Tudela, Colombian Senator […]