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.
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Rodrigo Uribe Echavarria supported Virgilio Barco’s successful 1986 presidential campaign.
Colombian Senator Uribe dies months after campaign shooting
Guyana· 2025-08-12
Virgilio Barco, with his policy of an outstretched hand and firm grip, opened the possibility of negotiations with all armed political groups.
Paz, negociación y control territorial
Colombia· 2025-07-09
President Virgilio Barco argued against a constitutional reform due to concerns about organized crime influencing voters.
'La que preparan no es una constitución para Colombia': exmagistrado Manuel José CepedaColombia· 2025-07-07
In 1989, Virgilio Barco created the National Day of Solidarity through a presidential decree.
Solidaridad por Colombia, el legado de servicio por Colombia de Nydia QuinteroColombia· 2025-07-01
Virgilio Barco is a former president referenced in the context of the seventh ballot proposal.
Tras declinar la consulta, presidente Gustavo Petro ahora promueve papeleta para constituyente: ¿qué busca?Colombia· 2025-06-21
Virgilio Barco was a former president of Colombia during the time of the narcoterrorism conflict.
La tragedia que golpeó a la familia de Miguel Uribe Turbay en la guerra contra el narcoterrorismoColombia· 2025-06-08
Virgilio Barco was the president of Colombia during Germán Montoya's influential period.
El Señor de los Anillos y Lengua de SerpienteColombia· 2025-05-19
Virgilio Barco consulted with Germán Montoya at the beginning of his government.
¿'Jefe de gabinete', para qué?Colombia· 2025-02-12
