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¿Cuál fue uno de los factores que contribuyó a la Violencia en Colombia?
¿Cómo se conoció el periodo de violencia e inestabilidad en Colombia entre 1948 y 1958?
¿Cuántas personas se estima que murieron durante La Violencia en Colombia?
¿Qué fue el resultado del asesinato de Jorge Eliécer Gaitán en 1948?
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¿Quién fue el presidente que implementó reformas para abordar la Violencia en Colombia?
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¿Cuál fue una de las consecuencias de La Violencia en Colombia?
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La Violencia en Colombia
Causes of La Violencia
- Political polarization between Liberal and Conservative parties
- Assassination of Liberal leader Jorge Eliécer Gaitán in 1948
- Economic crisis and social unrest
- Land ownership and agrarian reform disputes
Characteristics of La Violencia
- Period of violence and instability from 1948 to 1958
- Estimated 200,000 deaths and 1 million displaced people
- Widespread human rights violations, including massacres, torture, and forced disappearances
- Rural areas most affected, particularly in Tolima, Caldas, and QuindÃo departments
Consequences of La Violencia
- Weakening of the Colombian state and institutions
- Rise of guerrilla groups, including the FARC and ELN
- Increased poverty, inequality, and social unrest
- Legacy of violence and trauma affecting Colombian society
Key Events and Figures
- El Bogotazo (1948): Riots and protests following Gaitán's assassination
- La Violencia (1948-1958): Period of violence and instability
- General Gustavo Rojas Pinilla (1953-1957): Military dictator who ruled during La Violencia
- Alberto Lleras Camargo (1958-1962): President who implemented reforms to address the violence
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Description
Discover the history of La Violencia, a period of violence and instability in Colombia from 1948 to 1958. Learn about the causes, characteristics, and consequences of this turbulent era, as well as key events and figures that shaped the country's history.
