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• Progress in efforts to slow coca production is limited and the country is far from winning the war on drugs
• Primitive emerald mining methods and a lack of professional standards are still big problems - -
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Confidence returns after years of turmoil
Naomi Mapstone finds a country that has rebranded itself
President Uribe: Twice may prove enough
A third term would mean changing the constitution, says Naomi Mapstone
Cocaine: Far from winning the war on drugs
Progress in efforts to slow production is limited, reports Adam Thomson
Security: The struggle with violence continues
Policy is working but there is much still to do, says Naomi Mapstone
Reintegration: Battle to help ex-fighters change ways
Naomi Mapstone on the challenges of rescuing men from both sides of the conflict
Oil: Bonanza follows improved security and privatisation
The country has made the right calls in fostering the industry, says Naomi Mapstone
Mining: Vast resources remain largely untapped
Many promising areas for exploration are in protected zones, reports Adam Thomson
Economy: Safer, calmer, lucky, more prosperous
Naomi Mapstone explains the transition of the past few years
Emeralds: First steps to give an industry more polish
Primitive mining methods and a lack of professional standards are big problems, says Adam Thomson
Medellín: Urban renewal miracle no longer seems so clear-cut
Adam Thomson finds the country’s second city is blighted by violence
