Carlos Pizarro Leongómez
Carlos Pizarro Leongómez was a Colombian politician and former leader of the M-19 guerrilla group, notable for his run for the presidency in the 1990s after transitioning to politics following a peace agreement. He was assassinated in 1990, making him one of the most prominent victims of political violence in Colombia's turbulent history, which has been marked by the assassination of candidates and political leaders.
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Carlos Pizarro Leongómez was a political figure who was killed in 1990 and is also interred in the Central Cemetery.
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Colombia· 2025-08-13
Carlos Pizarro was the leader of the M-19 guerrilla who was assassinated in 1990 after signing a peace agreement.
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Spain· 2025-08-12
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United Kingdom· 2025-06-13
Carlos Pizarro Leongómez was a presidential candidate who was assassinated.
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Venezuela· 2025-06-10
Carlos Pizarro Leongómez was a presidential candidate from the M-19 Democratic Alliance who was killed.
Atentado contra Miguel Uribe: los miles de menores que durante décadas han sido reclutados por grupos armados para matar en Colombia
Panama· 2025-06-10Carlos Pizarro Leongómez was also assassinated during the violent political campaign of 1990.
Senador Miguel Uribe Turbay sigue "en estado crítico" y con "escasa respuesta", según médicos
Dominican Republic· 2025-06-09
Carlos Pizarro Leongómez was a Colombian politician assassinated in 1990 during the presidential campaign.
El senador Uribe Turbay sigue ‘en estado crítico’ y con ‘escasa respuesta’, según médicosPanama· 2025-06-09
Carlos Pizarro Leongómez was also assassinated during the violent political campaign of 1990.
Uribe Turbay sigue "en estado crítico" y con "escasa respuesta"
Honduras· 2025-06-09Carlos Pizarro Leongómez was also assassinated during the 1990 presidential campaign, which is mentioned in relation to the current situation.
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Peru· 2025-06-09Carlos Pizarro Leongómez was a guerrilla commander who signed peace in 1990 and was later assassinated.
Atentado contra Miguel Uribe Turbay en Bogotá: Colombia teme volver a los años más oscuros de violencia tras el ataque al senador | Gustavo Petro | ¿Qué candidatos murieron en las elecciones en Colombia de 1990? | Últimas | MUNDOPeru· 2025-06-09
Carlos Pizarro Leongómez was a candidate assassinated in 1990.
La tensa semana en Colombia que acabó con el atentado al precandidato presidencial Miguel Uribe Turbay y que recordó a los peores años de la violencia política
Uruguay· 2025-06-08
Carlos Pizarro Leongómez was another presidential candidate who was assassinated.
Colombia, perché hanno sparato al candidato alla presidenza Miguel Uribe?
Italy· 2025-06-08
