Alfonso Reyes Echandía
Alfonso Reyes Echandía was the president of the Supreme Court of Colombia during the 1985 attack by the M-19 guerrilla group on the Palace of Justice. His leadership and calls for dialogue prior to the siege highlight the complexities and failures in the Colombian state’s response to the crisis, and his legacy continues to be a focal point in discussions about justice and reconciliation in Colombia.
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Alfonso Reyes Echandía was the president of the Supreme Court during the Palacio de Justicia incident.
Columna de Néstor Humberto Martínez: Los indultos son inconstitucionales
Colombia· 2025-11-09
Alfonso Reyes Echandía was the president of the Court who called for a ceasefire during the violent events at the Palace of Justice.
Clamor a Omayra Sánchez - Columna de Luis Noé OchoaColombia· 2025-11-08
Alfonso Reyes Echandía was the president of the Supreme Court of Justice during the time of the Palace of Justice siege.
¿Dónde están los herederos de los muertos del Palacio de Justicia y cuáles son las lecciones que aseguran le dejó el holocausto al país?Colombia· 2025-11-07
Alfonso Reyes Echandía was the president of the Supreme Court who was mentioned in the context of the Palace of Justice.
Las verdades pendientes tras 40 años del holocausto de la justicia colombianaColombia· 2025-11-06
Alfonso Reyes Echandía is mentioned as a political figure related to the events.
40 años de heridas abiertas y preguntas sin respuestas sobre la toma y retoma del corazón de la justicia en ColombiaColombia· 2025-11-06
Alfonso Reyes Echandía was the assassinated president of the Corte Suprema who was blamed for the lack of security during the attack on the Palacio de Justicia.
Palacio de Justicia, 40 años de otro crimen sin respuestaColombia· 2025-11-04
Alfonso Reyes Echandía was the president of the Court who was accused of ordering the withdrawal of security from the Palace.
Una herida que no sanaColombia· 2025-11-02
