Carlos Medellín Forero
Carlos Medellín Forero was a Colombian magistrate serving on the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court during the tragic events of November 6, 1985, when the M-19 guerrilla group stormed the Palace of Justice in Bogotá, taking hostages and resulting in a catastrophic military response that left many dead. His role in the court during this critical moment placed him at the center of a historical trauma that continues to affect Colombia's legal and political landscape.
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Colombia:
Carlos Medellín Forero was a Supreme Court magistrate and the father of Carlos Medellín Becerra.
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Colombia:
Carlos Medellín Forero was a victim of the Palace of Justice assault, as noted by his son.
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Colombia:
Carlos Medellín Forero is a former magistrate whose son spoke about the threats faced by magistrates before the M-19 attack.
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Colombia:
Carlos Medellín Forero was one of the magistrates taken hostage during the M-19 attack.
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