Crímenes altruistas

"Polemical historical study of the origins of Panamanian secession and the role played by Colombian domestic actors and the US government. The evolution of Colombian-Panamanian relations since 1903, with particular reference to the issue of the Panama Canal is also analyzed. Denounces support of Panamanian separatism and its appropriation of the Canal Zone but also criticizes the behavior of Colombian parties and administrations for generating Panamanian resentment, opening doors to foreign intervention and failing to pay adequate attention to the inter-oceanic canal issue. Interesting...

El tema de reflexion en esa oportunidad fue el de las "Nuevas formas de participacion politica". Aqui se presentan tres aportes importantes para la discusion actual. En primer lugar, Medofilo Medina analiza los elementos que han configurado la participacion politica en Colombia. En segundo lugar, Fabio Velasquez y Ana Maria Jaramillo estudian el fenomeno en dos ciudades colombianas: Cali y Medellin, respectivamente. Mientras que en el primero el enfasis esta puesto en el acontecer historico nacional, los otros dos dirigen su mirada a la tradicion y a la experiencia politica reciente en el...

EL PODER & LA RELIQUIA A breath taking, action-packed adventure through South America an inspiring journey of faith, passion, courage and purpose. In this exciting and suspenseful story with a deep spiritual backdrop, two young teenagers embark in an adventure looking for the treasures that have always been part of the South American legend: the Fountain of Youth and the magical city of incalculable wealth, El Dorado. This journey takes them through beautiful and unforgettable landscapes but equally, mysterious, cruel and dangerous; they discover along the way unknown ancient civilizations....

Vistazo a la muestra - Respaldo a una democracia estable en Colombia - Corrupción y democracia - Estado de derecho y criminalidad - Gobiernos locales y democracia - Comportamiento electoral - Capital social y participación de la sociedad civil - Derechos armados y conflicto armado.