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Research paper thumbnail of Special Issue: Religion in America: Churches, Globalization, and Democratization || Volume Information

Research paper thumbnail of Justicia transicional antes y después de la transición: Colombia en perspectiva comparada

Revista de Derecho Uninorte, 2019

Colombian experience with transitional justice (TJ) significantly precedes the recent peace agree... more Colombian experience with transitional justice (TJ) significantly precedes the recent peace agreement between the Colombian government and the FARC. Colombia presents a unique case of significant efforts towards TJ before a negotiated end of the armed conflict was achieved. As such, each prior experience with TJ informed posterior efforts. After a brief summary of the evolution of the concept of TJ and TJ mechanisms, the paper provides a brief overview of comparative cases of TJ in Central America. Then, the Colombian case is considered, first examining TJ initiatives that preceded the peace agreement, before focusing on TJ mechanisms negotiated between the Colombian government and FARC. Analyzing the Colombian case in both historical and comparative perspective can help to shed light on some of the key challenges that lay ahead for TJ accountability in Colombia. K e y W o r D s : Transitional justice, peace process, human rights. Resumen La experiencia colombiana con la justicia transicional (TJ) es anterior al reciente acuerdo de paz entre el gobierno de Colombia y las FARC. Colombia representa un caso único P a l a b r a s C l a v e Justicia transicional, proceso de paz, derechos humanos.

Research paper thumbnail of Believers and Neighbors: “Huaycán Is One and No One Shall Divide It”

Journal of Interamerican Studies and World Affairs, 1999

Contrary to the argument that evangelical Christianity is inherently apolitical or conservative, ... more Contrary to the argument that evangelical Christianity is inherently apolitical or conservative, evangelicals in a new pueblo on Lima’s periphery extended political mobilization to negotiating with municipal authorities, Catholic neighbors, and evenSendero Luminosoto define political and ideological space in the new neighborhood. Yet differences within and among denominations kept them from permanently coordinating their political activism. This case highlights the nature of citizenship building and political participation for evangelicals in Peru.

Research paper thumbnail of The Sound of Tambourines: The Politics of Pentecostal Growth in El Salvador*

Power, Politics, and Pentecostals in Latin America, 2018

Page 1. * 10 * The Sound of Tambourines: The Politics of Pentecostal Growth in El Salvador* PHILI... more Page 1. * 10 * The Sound of Tambourines: The Politics of Pentecostal Growth in El Salvador* PHILIP J. WILLIAMS On a typical Thursday evening in Mejicanos, San Salvador, evangélicos throughout the city are glorifying God to the sound of tambourines and electric guitars. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Special Issue: Religion in America: Churches, Globalization, and Democratization || Volume Information

Research paper thumbnail of Justicia transicional antes y después de la transición: Colombia en perspectiva comparada

Revista de Derecho Uninorte, 2019

Colombian experience with transitional justice (TJ) significantly precedes the recent peace agree... more Colombian experience with transitional justice (TJ) significantly precedes the recent peace agreement between the Colombian government and the FARC. Colombia presents a unique case of significant efforts towards TJ before a negotiated end of the armed conflict was achieved. As such, each prior experience with TJ informed posterior efforts. After a brief summary of the evolution of the concept of TJ and TJ mechanisms, the paper provides a brief overview of comparative cases of TJ in Central America. Then, the Colombian case is considered, first examining TJ initiatives that preceded the peace agreement, before focusing on TJ mechanisms negotiated between the Colombian government and FARC. Analyzing the Colombian case in both historical and comparative perspective can help to shed light on some of the key challenges that lay ahead for TJ accountability in Colombia. K e y W o r D s : Transitional justice, peace process, human rights. Resumen La experiencia colombiana con la justicia transicional (TJ) es anterior al reciente acuerdo de paz entre el gobierno de Colombia y las FARC. Colombia representa un caso único P a l a b r a s C l a v e Justicia transicional, proceso de paz, derechos humanos.

Research paper thumbnail of Believers and Neighbors: “Huaycán Is One and No One Shall Divide It”

Journal of Interamerican Studies and World Affairs, 1999

Contrary to the argument that evangelical Christianity is inherently apolitical or conservative, ... more Contrary to the argument that evangelical Christianity is inherently apolitical or conservative, evangelicals in a new pueblo on Lima’s periphery extended political mobilization to negotiating with municipal authorities, Catholic neighbors, and evenSendero Luminosoto define political and ideological space in the new neighborhood. Yet differences within and among denominations kept them from permanently coordinating their political activism. This case highlights the nature of citizenship building and political participation for evangelicals in Peru.

Research paper thumbnail of The Sound of Tambourines: The Politics of Pentecostal Growth in El Salvador*

Power, Politics, and Pentecostals in Latin America, 2018

Page 1. * 10 * The Sound of Tambourines: The Politics of Pentecostal Growth in El Salvador* PHILI... more Page 1. * 10 * The Sound of Tambourines: The Politics of Pentecostal Growth in El Salvador* PHILIP J. WILLIAMS On a typical Thursday evening in Mejicanos, San Salvador, evangélicos throughout the city are glorifying God to the sound of tambourines and electric guitars. ...

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