Benjamín Herrera

Benjamín Herrera

politician Colombia

Benjamín Herrera was a Colombian general and political figure known for leading the Liberal army during the Thousand Days' War, a devastating civil conflict that took place from 1899 to 1902. His role in the war culminated in a peace treaty signed aboard a U.S. Navy ship, which marked a significant turning point in Colombia's tumultuous history. Herrera's actions not only shaped the military landscape of his time but also contributed to the eventual separation of Panama from Colombia, a pivotal event that altered the geopolitical framework of the region.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
20,879
Power
144$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Colombia 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 50,882,884 20,879 $350,000 144$
Totals 1 50,882,884 20,879 $350,000 144$
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Colombia Colombia: Benjamín Herrera was the leader of the rebel army during the Thousand Days' War and signed a peace treaty in 1902. 7

El Tiempo: Colombia, en un 'punto de inflexión'