Lucas joins the podcast amidst a surge of interest in Colombia across the world. The Netflix drama “Narcos” has brought renewed attention to the drug cartels and the era of Pablo Escobar. Lucas grew up in Medellin during this time, and provides a more well-rounded perspective on that part of Colombia’s history.

In addition Colombia has been working towards a peace deal with the FARC over the past few years, which was recently voted down in a referendum. Lucas explains some of the factors that led to this as well as his hopes for the future consultations.

Finally Lucas provides his thoughts on what he wants you to know about Colombia today.