Álvaro Gómez Hurtado
Álvaro Gómez Hurtado was a prominent Colombian politician and journalist known for his influential role in the conservative movement during the latter half of the 20th century. Born on April 12, 1948, he became a significant figure in Colombian politics, serving as a senator and as the leader of the Conservative Party. Gómez Hurtado was known for his strong advocacy for democracy and his criticism of violence in Colombian society. His life was tragically cut short when he was assassinated in 1998, a crime that highlighted the pervasive violence in Colombia. He remains a symbol of the struggle for political integrity and justice in the country.
Born on Jul 08, 1919 (106 years old)
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Venezuela:
Gómez Hurtado was a respected conservative leader whose assassination in 1995 remains shrouded in mystery.
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Colombia:
Álvaro Gómez Hurtado was a politician who was assassinated years later.
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Colombia:
Álvaro Gómez Hurtado was also kidnapped by the M-19.
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Colombia:
Álvaro Gómez Hurtado is noted as one of the presidents of the constituent assembly that created the 1991 Constitution.
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Colombia:
Álvaro Gómez Hurtado is mentioned as a victim of a past political assassination.
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Colombia:
Álvaro Gómez Hurtado is noted for his proposal on the popular election of judges.
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Colombia:
Álvaro Gómez Hurtado was a figure whose release Leyva facilitated during a kidnapping incident.
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Colombia:
Álvaro Leyva cited the late conservative leader Álvaro Gómez Hurtado in his remarks about the current political situation.
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