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John Otis

Colombian soldiers at La Macarena with John Otis's son, Martin.

In Colombia, a journalist brings his kids to see where rebels once freely roamed

Conflict & Justice

For many years, FARC rebels controlled La Macarena National Park. Two journalists had dangerous encounters there and frightening memories. So why did they bring their kids this time?

Starbucks to Open First Shop in Coffee Rich Colombia

Arts, Culture & Media

Colombia’s local elections mired in fraud and corruption

‘Law of the Jungle’

Arts, Culture & Media

Ecuador Leader Thumbs Nose at US, Trying to Help Snowden with Asylum

Global Politics
The World

Brazil’s Truth Commission Under Fire from Military and Torture Victims

Conflict & Justice

Brazil is among the latest countries in Latin America to create a truth commission to investigate abuses during the country’s military dictatorship. But as John Otis reports, there’s little confidence in Brazil that the truth commission will do much good.

Colombian Government and FARC Rebels Launch Talks in Norway

Arts, Culture & Media

Colombian government officials and representatives of the FARC rebels movement officially launched their peace talks Thursday in Norway.

Brazil Embraces Affirmative Action With New Law to Boost Racial Diversity at Universities

Conflict & Justice

Brazil is moving ahead on affirmative action. In August, Brazil’s president signed a law setting aside half of public university seats for poor or nonwhite students.

Cuba and Drugs to Dominate Summit of the Americas

Global Politics

President Obama is attending the Summit of the Americas this weekend in Colombia. Anchor Marco Werman asks reporter John Otis in Colombia about the two topics that are likely to dominate the gathering: Cuba’s absence and alternatives to the drug war.

FARC Frees Hostages in Colombia, Men Reunited With Families

Global Politics

Ten Colombian soldiers and policemen had emotional reunions with their families on Tuesday, a day after being freed by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (the FARC). Some had been held for up to 14 years.