Interesting Times: Colombia Edition

About this episode

Paula Moreno discusses the challenges of leadership in Colombia amidst rising political violence and uncertainty.

“May you live in interesting times,” goes the old saying—and for Colombia, these are indeed interesting times. The country faces rising political violence, institutional strain, and the possibility of a constitutional crisis. In this episode, Paula Moreno—former Minister of Culture and founder of Manos Visibles—explores what leadership looks like when everything seems uncertain. Drawing on her experience in government, civil society, and cultural transformation, Moreno offers a perspective rooted in courage, inclusion, and integrity. Her reflections extend beyond Colombia, revealing what it means to lead in an era defined by complexity and change.

People in this episode

Guest: Paula Moreno

Topics covered

• political violence
• leadership
• cultural transformation
• institutional strain
• constitutional crisis

Keywords

• Colombia
• leadership
• political violence
• cultural transformation
• constitutional crisis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Manos Visibles

Places: Colombia

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