Live Interview with Noticias Caracol
Jaime Arteaga de Brigard analyzed the current state of USAID programs in Colombia. During the conversation, Arteaga emphasized the significance of these programs for the country’s development and their impact on various communities. His insights provide a clear perspective on how these initiatives are contributing to the improvement of social and economic conditions in Colombia and beyond.
“Development investment has indeed served U.S. interests. When that review takes place, it will become evident that the majority of the portfolio offers economic alternatives to criminal activity and illegal crops: formalization and accountability in the mining sector—one of the key sources of income for criminal groups—as well as opportunities for young people living in remote areas with limited prospects.”
