Topic: Colombia’s Path to Peace

In 1958, President Alberto Lleras Camargo created a commission investigating the most recent nationwide upheaval known as La Violencia. For roughly 10 years the nation of Colombia was torn apart by partisan warfare resulting in the deaths of hundreds of thousands and the destruction of cities. Following the assassination of prominent politicians, armed politically aligned factions would be pitted against military and police forces. The path to national reconciliation is one that is not clear cut and met with many obstacles and consideration as those that suffered are all unique in their own personal stories and memories.

This action is believed to be the beginning of Colombia’s path to political stability after a long stretch of instability. Though it also brought the establishment of the National Front, which aims to bridge the gap between the liberal and conservative politicians within the nation. Though this doesn’t mean that everyone’s interests are aligned within Colombia. Everyone will have their own goals and that will unfold as Colombia advances through the late twentieth century. Charmed with a success story of development and opportunity or be another story of a failed government. The committee will have to navigate recent trauma while moving towards the future.

More information will be released in the coming months!