Manuel Marulanda Vélez
ColombiapoliticianMaleb. 19325.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Manuel Marulanda Vélez, also known as 'Tirofijo', was the founding leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), a guerrilla group formed in 1964. He played a pivotal role in Colombia's internal conflict, leading FARC through decades of armed struggle and peace negotiations. Marulanda's leadership was marked by the group's evolution from a rural insurgency into a complex organization involved in drug trafficking and other illicit activities. His death in 2008 marked a significant turning point for the group, which has since seen a split leading to the emergence of dissident factions continuing violent operations in Colombia, particularly in regions like Cauca.
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Manuel Marulanda Vélez, alias Tirofijo, was the commander general of the Farc and the partner of Sandra Ramírez.
violencia sexual, abusos y abortos forzados bajo su mandoColombia· 2026-09-22
Manuel Marulanda Vélez is associated with the block led by Iván Mordisco.
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Manuel Marulanda Vélez, known as 'Tirofijo', was a leader of the Farc during the time of the assassination.
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Manuel Marulanda Vélez is referenced in relation to Iván Márquez's historical writings.
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Manuel Marulanda Vélez founded the FARC organization in Colombia.
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Venezuela· 2025-05-27
Manuel Marulanda Vélez is referenced as a leader of the guerrilla group Farc.
El dolor de las víctimas de la violencia en ColombiaColombia· 2025-04-27
Manuel Marulanda, also known as 'Tirofijo', was a prominent leader of the FARC guerrilla group.
'es abrir heridas y justificar lo injustificable'Colombia· 2025-03-30
Manuel Marulanda Vélez was the maximum leader of the Farc, mentioned in relation to the attacks.
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Manuel Marulanda Vélez was the maximum commander and emblem of the illegal group Farc.
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