An introduction to the complex history of Colombia.

The history of Colombia is extensive and frequently, not a very uplifting story.

Here, you can read an overview spanning the entire Colombian history including the following major areas:

PRE COLUMBIAN PERIOD

SPANISH CONQUEST AND COLONIAL TIMES
- Spanish conquest and Colonial Times
- Independence
- Simon Bolivar
- Liberals vs. Conservatives

VIOLENCE AND MODERN HISTORY OF COLOMBIA
- La Violencia
- The National Front
- Guerrillas (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) & Paramilitaries
- Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel
- Present day Colombia and Alvaro Uribe

Colombian Constitution

History of Medellin & Antioquia

For example, the Medellin Cartel is of much interest to a lot of travelers coming here.

And so is the infamous Pablo Escobar who was from Medellin.

Further Reading

One such element is Plan Colombia, a US/ Colombian initiative to counter the Colombian drug cartels industry.

Another dates back to the 1800's when Colombia, known as Gran Colombia consisted of a much larger territory than today.

The armed conflict between the government and FARC guerrillas has shaped the country as it is today and is the main cause of Terrorism in Colombia. This conflict that has lasted quite a few decades is not just between these two, but there's the Colombian Death Squads and another important movement known as the National Liberation Army of Colombia.

Some of these rebel groups' leaders are also part of the Colombian Drug Dealers

Ingrid Betancourt

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