The recent referendum in Colombia has generated uncertainty about the prospects for a lasting peace in the country. Colombia's ambassador to the United States, Juan Carlos Pinzón, who served as defense minister for four years, provided his unique perspective on the political and economic opportunities and challenges facing the country at this critical juncture in its history. Professor Matthew Carnes, the director of the Center for Latin American Studies in the School of Foreign Service, moderated the conversation.
Matthew Carnes, S.J., is a professor and director of the Center for Latin American Studies in the School of Foreign Service.