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Luke Taylor

Luke Taylor is a British journalist based in Bogotá, Colombia, where he covers politics, the peace process, and the Venezuela crisis. 
A student leans over a candle at a memorial with lots of photos and paintings
Protest
How one protester’s death by Colombian riot police polarized the movement
A four-piece punk band is shown playing to a crowd and bathed in red lights.
Music
Rage against the crisis: Venezuela’s punk scene finds a new voice in Bogotá
Man stands wearing white shirt in front of a hotel.
Conflict
Venezuela’s ex-military deserted Maduro hoping for a revolution. Now they’re on the brink of homelessness.
Young men wearing black stand on steps and raise fists in air.
Conflict
Maduro turns to violent ‘mercenary’ colectivos to maintain order
Afro Colombian man wearing glasses and green jacket stands in front of a wall
Conflict & Justice
Social activists risk their lives as Colombia’s peace process falters
Chaos and stone throwing at the border.
Conflict
Thousands mobilize, some soldiers defect, but Venezuelan aid push ends in chaos
A large white truck with red lettering
Global Politics
Defiant Maduro blocks humanitarian aid at Colombian border
A busy scene at a border town in Cúcuta, Colombia.
Conflict
As Venezuela’s crisis worsens, thousands more flee to neighboring Colombia seeking relief