Rodrigo Lara Bonilla
Rodrigo Lara Bonilla was a Colombian politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Justice in the 1980s. He was a notable figure in the fight against drug cartels, particularly the Medellín Cartel, which was led by Pablo Escobar. Lara Bonilla became an outspoken critic of the influence and violence perpetrated by drug traffickers in Colombian politics. His tenure was tragically cut short when he was assassinated in April 1984, a victim of the cartel's brutal tactics aimed at silencing those who opposed them. His death marked a significant moment in Colombian history, highlighting the dire consequences of the narcoterrorism that plagued the country during that era.
Born on Feb 18, 1946 (79 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 6 | 7.00 | 0.26% | +20% | 50,882,884 | 159,216 | $350,000 | 1,095$ |
| Totals | 6 | 50,882,884 | 159,216 | $350,000 | 1,095$ |
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Colombia:
Rodrigo Lara Bonilla was the Minister of Justice who was assassinated in 1984.
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Colombia:
Rodrigo Lara Bonilla was the Minister of Justice whose assassination marked the beginning of the war between the Colombian state and drug trafficking groups.
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Colombia:
Rodrigo Lara Bonilla was the Minister of Justice who was assassinated by Pablo Escobar's hitmen.
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Colombia:
Rodrigo Lara Bonilla was a former Minister of Justice who was assassinated for advocating extradition against drug lords.
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Colombia:
Rodrigo Lara Bonilla was a minister of Justice who was assassinated by the Medellín cartel.
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Colombia:
Rodrigo Lara Bonilla was assassinated by the cartel in 1984.
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