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625: Navigating Uncertainty: The First 100 Days of President Abelardo de la Espriella's Government

August 04, 2026

In this episode of the Colombia Calling podcast, Richard McColl hosts Sergio Guzmán and Kirra Moore of Colombia Risk Analysis to discuss Colombia's political landscape, upcoming presidential policies, and the implications for the first 100 days of incoming President Abelardo de la Espriella's government. They analyse key issues such as peace, security, economic reforms, and foreign relations, providing insights into what to expect from Colombia's new administration.   The Colombia Briefing is...

624: From Sweden to Colombia: A Family Reunion

July 28, 2026

In this episode of the Colombia Calling Podcast, Richard McColl speaks with Kristian Erskog, a Colombian adoptee raised in Sweden. Kristian shares the emotional journey of discovering his roots, reuniting with his birth family, and navigating the complexities of identity and belonging. The conversation delves into the impact of adoption on family dynamics, the trauma associated with it, and the healing that comes from reconnecting with one's origins. Kristian's story is a testament to the res...

623: La Escombrera: Colombia's Largest Urban Mass Grave

July 21, 2026

La Escombrera, a vast rubble pile overlooking Medellín, is considered to be Colombia's largest urban mass grave. Its excavation this year has unearthed the remains of people whose families have been searching for them for decades.  Earlier this month, it was announced that the excavation there is being expanded. Some hope that what is found in that rubble will answer deeper questions - about how the conflict unfolded here in the city, and how the state was complicit in murders and human righ...