This is the biggest swarm of genetically modified mosquitoes ever set free
And they might save us all.
John Otis
Why Colombia halted a US company’s coal exports
By John Otis
Drummond Co. helped make Colombia the world’s No. 4 coal exporter. But after alleged dirty deeds, now Bogota’s punishing the Alabama firm.
Colombia’s FARC rebels would enter politics in new peace deal
By John Otis
Peace talks in Havana hit a major breakthrough, allowing disarmed guerrillas to participate in politics. But many Colombians are skeptical an end to their half-century civil war is near.
How a US Army veteran fell into Colombian rebels’ hands
By John Otis
The just-released American captive, Afghan war vet Kevin Scott Sutay, was warned not to enter Colombia’s guerrilla-ruled jungle. He strolled in alone anyway.
Colombia’s FARC and recreation
By John Otis
The country’s national parks are a sight to behold. But beware guerrilla rebels and land mines.
Colombian workers’ rights suffer despite US-Colombia free trade agreement
By John Otis
Despite the two-year-old Labor Action Plan, many leaders see “blatant disregard” for labor protections in Colombia.
Guerrilla politics: Colombia’s FARC may soon be on the ballot
By John Otis
The FARC rebels have tried to play party politics before — and it ended in murder. Nearly 30 years later, will the guerrillas make a safer swap of guns for ballots?
Colombia’s taxi ride from hell
By John Otis
After a fatal robbery attempt of an American DEA agent, Colombia fights to curb taxi crimes known as the ‘millionaire’s ride’ that leave you flat broke — or worse.
45 years later, Philippine peace may finally have a chance
By John Otis
President Aquino builds trust by acknowledging an historic massacre of Muslims.
Colombia: Beware the zombie drug
By John Otis
Scopolamine is a medicine for motion sickness or tremors. In Colombia, it’s a scary drug called ‘devil’s breath.’ Whatever you call it, it could be causing unfaithful Colombian husbands serious problems. Here’s why.
Filipino job seekers come home
By John Otis
Economic growth is prompting more workers to stay at home.
Inside the war room of Venezuela’s election underdog
By John Otis
Venezuela’s downtrodden opposition candidate Henrique Capriles is unlikely to win in the April 14 election, called after Hugo Chavez’s death. He has just a few weeks to turn things around.
First Latin American pope speaks softly and carries an allegedly dark past
By John Otis
Argentine Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now Pope Francis, has a reputation as a humble servant of God but also as an accomplice in the ‘Dirty War.’
No more horsing around Bogota
By John Otis
For decades, horse carts have been jamming up roads in Colombia’s capital. Now, the mayor has had enough.
Ecuador’s wheelchair revolution
By John Otis
South America isn’t known for being accessible for the disabled. If Ecuador’s vice president has his way, that’s about to change.
Organic gold mining? Meet ‘Green Gold’
By John Otis
Some Colombian miners use a balsa extract rather than the usual toxic chemicals to harvest gold.
Can Colombia end its decades-old guerrilla war?
By John Otis
As the government commences peace talks with FARC rebels in Cuba, here’s the kind of violence Colombians endure.
Colombia’s government and FARC agree to hold peace talks
By John Otis
Government officials and the country’s largest leftist guerrilla group have agreed to start a process to end a half century of fighting.
How Walmart, Chiquita avoid labor oversight in Honduras
By John Otis
When labor officials are ill-equipped and powerless, workers’ complaints can hardly be investigated.
How a TED talk inspired a utopia urban vision in Honduras
By John Otis
A TED talk has inspired big plans for a Hong Kong-like metropolis in poor, crime-wracked Honduras.
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