Local government in Colombia prone to graft - watchdog
Most local government bodies in Colombia lack transparency and internal control processes and are therefore vulnerable to corruption
Corruption scandals dominate Colombian headlines
These days, Colombia's media seem to talk of nothing but corruption, with four major graft scandals competing for attention
Drugs drive hidden displacement in Colombia's city slums
Drug-fuelled violence in cities is pushing growing numbers of people to move to different parts of town or to other urban centres
AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Colombias displaced seek refuge in Buenaventura
In the middle of jungle rainforest along Colombia's western Pacific Coast, lies the city of Buenaventura, the country's most important port. The port is a focal point for Colombia's exports, handling about 60 percent of the country's trade. With its outlet