Colombia

The expiration of a ceasefire is a baptism of fire for the government’s new chief negotiator in peace talks

Corruption will bring down some political figures, but will provide others with their routes to victory

Among stagnant or falling defence spending regionwide, only Colombia has seen a marked increase

Peace talks are no longer the public’s main concern, but they may still polarise voting in a second round run-off

As his presidency draws to a close, President Juan Manuel Santos contemplates further peacebuilding efforts

A new presidential hopeful promises not to scrap existing peace deals, but his policies could severely hinder progress

Reports of a massacre in a coca-growing region increase doubts over guerrillas’ commitment to peace

Voter dissatisfaction with the economy and widespread corruption will be key factors in many elections