One Day in Bogota. The Ninth of April 1948 in Memories of Eyewitnesses

Abstract

This study analyses the events in Bogotá, Colombia, in April 9, 1948, after the assassination of the popular liberal political leader Jorge Eliécer Gaitán. It is based on testimonies and memories of persons present in the Colombian capital on that day.

It also pay attention to relationship between Liberal and Conservative Parties and their decision about the future direction of the country.

Keywords

• Colombia
• Bogotá
• Bogotazo
• Riots
• Jorge Eliécer Gaitán
• 1948.