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June 18, 2018

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Duque: the road to victory and the challenges of his government.

What does explain the election of a candidate that few months ago was almost unknown? What are the tasks and dilemmas that he will have to face inside and outside of Colombia? By Nicolás Liendo.

The hasty return of the “Uribism”.

A serene balance of the results of the Colombian second round presidential election, the new relationship of forces in the Colombian politics and the opportunities and challenges that President-elect Duque, Gustavo Petro and the opposition will have to face in the coming months. By Yann Basset.

Colombian Second round presidential election: journalism lost the elections.

Lack of debate, light news coverage, and shameless biases: the media lost credibility, what is their only true appeal. By Mario Morales.

What is going to happen with the Havana Agreement?

Rather than «tearing it up» or undoing the Agreement, the problem with Duque will be the apathy to regulate and make it reality. By Diego Tarapués.

Women in the presidential elections: is Colombia moving forward?

The first female vice-president in the Colombian history, several women were candidates but at the end none of them entered the first round. We still lack a lot in gender equity. By Sandra Sánchez y Angélica Bernal.

The fears of the media and the joy of the social networks.

The first ones were the voice of the old country, and second ones were the voice of the new country. The contrast was clear. By Omar Rincón.

The environmental challenges of the next government.

Environmental protection is an urgency for the world and a crucial issue for Colombia. The President-elect, who did not refer on the subject during the campaign, must now delve into the questions and how he will answer them. By Ernesto Guhl Nannetti.

Mining: perpetual costs, limited benefits.

The mining activity causes permanent environmental damages and economic costs that citizens will have to pay. By Andrés Ángel.

The discord about introducing a Transmilenio route serving the Seventh Street in Bogota. Now with the studies finished, Transmilenio route serving the Seventh Street could become reality. What will happen with the users? By Fernando Rojas.

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Deforestation in the Colombian amazon is increasing.

Illegal mining, illicit crops, extensive ranching are among the responsible for deforestation in the national territory. By Camilo Prieto Camilo Prieto.

Razon Publica promotes a rational public discussion

Razon Publica promotes a rational public discussion.

When I have to address a new conjunctural topic, the first thing I do is to search for articles on this topic in Razon Publica. By Rodrigo Uprimny de Dejusticia.

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Politics, passion and soccer: elections and soccer teams in times of Russia 2018.

A review of how soccer became a political brand and symbol of the Colombian idiosyncrasy. By David Quitián.

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Medimás: the symptom of a structural health crisis.

The Superintendence of Health is deciding on whether intervene Medimas. The crisis is a consequence of a poorly regulated market system. By Mario Hernández.

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