Alfonso Palacio Rudas

Alfonso Palacio Rudas was a notable figure during the time of the ‘Bogotazo,’ known for his connections to the horse racing community in Bogotá. He played a pivotal role in saving Isauro Alonso Acero's life during the chaos following the assassination of Jorge Eliécer Gaitán by advising him to seek refuge in a beauty salon, which ultimately spared him from the violence that erupted in the streets.