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  • Main actos of the violence in Colombia

    Juan Roa Sierra: The most important actor of the violence in Colombia because, he strats all violence killing Gaitan.
    guerrilla groups, paramilities and self defense groups, drugs cartels and State Security Forces: all because they fought the start violence whit more violence and to asecurate the economical part.
  • Causes of "La Violencia" in Colombia

    Political and Social Conflicts, Inequality and Poverty, Narcotrafficking and Organized Crime, Armed Conflict and Guerrillas, Forced Displacement, Corruption and Weak Rule of Law. All of these because one led to other and other and other
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    "La vinolencia" in Colombia

    The violence stills today however the period named "La violencia" is the period between (1948-1958)
  • Jorge Eliecer Gaitan

    In 1948 Juan Roa Sierra killed Jorge Eliecer Gaitan, Gaitán's assassination triggered an event known as the "Bogotazo," which was a series of riots, looting, and violence in Bogotá and other Colombian cities. These riots occurred as a result of the deep dissatisfaction of the Colombian population with Gaitán's death, as he was a popular and charismatic leader who represented the hopes and aspirations of many sectors of Colombian society.
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    "Frente Nacional"

    In order to conclude the period of violence in Colombia the partys liberal and conservative, created the "Frente Nacional", that consists in alternate the power that commanded the country every 4 years for 16 years.
    Although this brought a period of political stability, it also excluded other political movements and parties, leading to later tensions.
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    Guerrillas y Movimientos armados

    During this period, several left-wing guerrilla groups emerged, such as the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC) and the Ejercito de Liberacion Nacional (ELN), which fought against the government and other right-wing paramilitary forces. These conflicts persisted for decades and resulted in a significant number of civilian.
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    Narcotraffic

    "Narcotraffic" is a term often used to refer to the illegal trade, production, distribution, and sale of narcotics or illegal drugs, especially in large quantities. It is a combination of the words "narcotics" and "traffic," indicating the movement and distribution of illegal drugs.
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    Narcotraffic

    the "cartel de Medellin", led by Pablo Escobar, was one of the most powerful players in the global drug trade. Escobar was known for his brutality and his control over a significant portion of cocaine trafficking to the United States.Also it was The "cartel de Cali led by the Rodríguez Orejuela brothers and other partners, was also a major force in drug trafficking. While the cartel had a lower profile than the Medellín Cartel, it was equally influential in exporting cocaine and other narcotics.
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    Forced Displacement

    Forced displacement, also known as forced migration or involuntary migration, refers to the situation in which individuals or groups of people are compelled to leave their homes, communities, or regions against their will due to various factors or circumstances. An example of this is the Narcotraffic
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    Forced Displacement

    Violence related to drug trafficking and armed conflicts led to the forced displacement of millions of Colombians from their homes. Many rural communities suffered from violence and were forced to abandon their lands.
    Most displacement places are: Putumayo, Cauca, Choco etc.