: The book explores the central paradox of Colombia: a nation with a strong democratic and legalist tradition that has simultaneously endured persistent cycles of violence and repression.
was the Colombian exception. A right-wing populist from Antioquia, he militarized the state: "Seguridad Democrática" . He increased military spending by 500%, fought the FARC with US Plan Colombia funds (over $10 billion), and negotiated the demobilization of the paramilitaries (a flawed peace that sent commanders to luxury farms, not prison). Historia minima de Colombia
It provides the historical context necessary to understand modern issues like inequality, drug trafficking, and the internal armed conflict. : The book explores the central paradox of
