Luis Carlos Galán
Luis Carlos Galán was a Colombian politician and presidential candidate known for his anti-drug campaign in the late 1980s. He was a vocal critic of the Medellín Cartel and its leader, Pablo Escobar, advocating for a strong stance against drug trafficking and corruption. Galán was assassinated in 1989 during a political rally, an event that shocked the nation and highlighted the dangers faced by politicians in Colombia due to the influence of drug cartels in politics. His legacy continues to inspire those fighting against narcotrafficking and corruption in Colombia.
Born on Mar 29, 1943 (82 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 46,553 | $350,000 | 320$ |
| Totals | 1 | 50,882,884 | 46,553 | $350,000 | 320$ |
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Colombia:
Luis Carlos Galán was a prominent member of Nuevo Liberalismo who was assassinated.
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Colombia:
Luis Carlos Galán was one of the candidates assassinated in the political violence of 1990.
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Colombia:
Luis Carlos Galán was a senator and a victim of a political assassination.
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Venezuela:
Luis Carlos Galán was one of the politicians assassinated during the violent political campaign of 1990.
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Colombia:
Luis Carlos Galán was assassinated in 1989.
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Colombia:
Luis Carlos Galán was a politician who warned about the importance of justice and the ongoing struggle against crime until his assassination.
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Panama:
Luis Carlos Galán was a promising candidate of the Liberal Party who was killed in 1989.
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Venezuela:
Luis Carlos Galán is referenced as another leader who was assassinated in 1989.
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Panama:
Luis Carlos Galán was a presidential candidate assassinated during the political violence of 1990.
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Venezuela:
Luis Carlos Galán was one of the three presidential candidates assassinated during the political violence of 1990.
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