Juan Forero
Staff Writer

Juan Forero is based in Bogota, Colombia, for The Washington Post and is responsible for covering South America. Before joining The Post in September 2006, he was the Bogota bureau chief for the New York Times, covering the Andean region for six years. A native of Bogota, he has also been a staff writer at the Star-Ledger of Newark, N.J., New York Newsday, the San Diego Union-Tribune and other papers. He has also reported from Mexico, Cuba, Nicaragua and other countries.

Latest by Juan Forero

Chavez’s reelection challenge

Chavez’s reelection challenge

Venezuela’s opposition appears united behind Henrique Capriles, but it still faces an uphill battle.

Expats lured by Brazil’s booming economy

Expats lured by Brazil’s booming economy

Brazil has become South America’s economic heart, and young foreigners are making the leap.

Audacious geologist goes for Amazon oil

Audacious geologist goes for Amazon oil

A new kind of Brazilian oilman leads his start-up to the heart of the Amazon.

Hugo Chavez’s daughter angers Venezuelans

Hugo Chavez’s daughter angers Venezuelans

Chavez’s 14-year-old daughter, Rosines, posted a photo posing with U.S. dollars.