Colombia

Question 1

La Violencia

Answer 1

Colombia, Wave of Violence
1946-1949, 3 years
1. Initiated by the election between a moderate and liberal.
2. Led to a huge massacre in Bogotá.
3. Left political framework in shambles

Question 2

Camilo Torres

Answer 2

Colombia, Priest/Revolutionary.
1929-1966, Age 37 years.
1. Influenced by Cuban Revolution and Progressive, Social Catholicism.
2. Launched “Frente Unido” but saw that radical AND peaceful reforms were impossible.
3. Thus turned to violence, which send a message that violence continued to be a justifiable form of protest.
4. Died in first battle.