The Colombian Conflict: La Violencia and the Rise of the Guerrillas (Part 2)

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Can a single assassination change the course of a nation's history? Join us this week on Double Helix as we dissect the watershed moment of Jorge Eliezer Gaitán's murder in 1948 and the ensuing chaos that reshaped Colombia. We'll uncover the deep-seated issues of land inequality, rural poverty, and political exclusion that fueled La Violencia, a decade-long period of brutal violence. Through firsthand accounts, including vivid recollections from Gabriel Garcia Marquez, we paint a compelling picture of the turmoil and upheaval that followed Gaitán's assassination and the infamous El Bogotazo.
Discover the men behind Colombia's most notorious guerrilla movements in our exploration of revolutionary leaders Manuel Marulanda and Camilo Torres. From Marulanda's journey from peasant farmer to FARC leader to Torres' unique blend of Christian values and Marxist principles, we delve into their motivations and the profound impact they had on the country's fight for social justice and agrarian reform. We'll also scrutinize the National Front's power-sharing agreement and its unintended consequences, providing a critical look at how attempts to quash violence ended up institutionalizing political exclusion and setting the stage for future unrest.
Lastly, we transport you to the Cold War era, where Colombia became a proxy battleground for global superpowers. Understand how ideological struggles between the United States and the Soviet Union influenced and escalated the Colombian conflict. As we navigate through these complex historical narratives, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the enduring struggle for peace and justice in Colombia. Don't miss this comprehensive episode on the intricate web of factors that have shaped this nation's turbulent history.
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1. The Colombian Conflict (00:00:00)

2. The Assassination of Jorge Gaitan (00:11:42)

3. Colombia's Brutal Civil Conflict (00:17:08)

4. Origins of Colombian Guerrilla Groups (00:31:07)

5. Revolutionary Leaders in Colombia (00:40:10)

6. The Cold War's Impact on Colombia (00:46:36)