602: Governing the Excluded: Insights from Briceño, Colombia

In this episode of the Colombia Calling podcast, host Richard McColl speaks with Alex Diamond, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Oklahoma State University, about his book 'Governing the Excluded: Rural Livelihoods Beyond Coca in Colombia's Peace Laboratory.' They explore the complexities of Briceño, a rural community in Colombia that serves as a peace laboratory for the coca substitution program. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by local farmers, the importance of infrastructure, the dynamics of authority between state and guerrilla forces, and the impact of national politics on local communities. Through personal anecdotes and ethnographic insights, Diamond shares his experiences living in Briceño and the hopes and struggles of its residents as they navigate the transition from coca cultivation to legal livelihoods. The Colombia Briefing is reported by Emily Hart.

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602: Governing the Excluded: Insights from Briceño, Colombia is an episode from Colombia Calling - Living and Working in Colombia by Richard McColl.

This episode is 01:09:08 long.

This episode was published on Feb 17, 2026.

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