Virgilio Barco
Virgilio Barco was the President of Colombia from 1986 to 1990. His administration focused on peace negotiations with guerrilla groups and addressing drug-related violence, while also promoting social and economic reforms.
Born on Sep 17, 1921 (103 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Colombia | 2 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +10% | 50,882,884 | 66,991 | $350,000 | 461$ |
| Totals | 2 | 50,882,884 | 66,991 | $350,000 | 461$ |
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Colombia:
Virgilio Barco, with his policy of an outstretched hand and firm grip, opened the possibility of negotiations with all armed political groups.
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Colombia:
President Virgilio Barco argued against a constitutional reform due to concerns about organized crime influencing voters.
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Colombia:
In 1989, Virgilio Barco created the National Day of Solidarity through a presidential decree.
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Colombia:
Virgilio Barco is a former president referenced in the context of the seventh ballot proposal.
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Colombia:
Virgilio Barco was a former president of Colombia during the time of the narcoterrorism conflict.
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Colombia:
Virgilio Barco was the president of Colombia during Germán Montoya's influential period.
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Colombia:
Virgilio Barco consulted with Germán Montoya at the beginning of his government.
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