Conservatism in Colombia
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Simón Bolívar
is the image in which Conservatism
in Colombia creates its ideologies: the ideals of this great character were used by many years on the different conservative movements. But the first formal party was created at the year of 1837, because of Jose Ignacio de Marquez and the image of Bolivar, it was known as "Republicanos Moderados". There did not exist a program, but they were believers of God, and liked Order and Control. On the year of 1840 there occurred a civil war that helped the perfilation of future parties, including the Colombian Conservative Party
movement, principal representative of this ideal.
, and other ideals like being against totalitarism. Its history began with the creation of parties that represent conservatism on Colombia. But the strict difference that we may see with this conservatism toward the others, is the attitude it has toward, Protectionism, because many Colombian conservatives consider, it the unique solution for creating a fair market, between poor countries and the ones that are rich.
And others like Rojas Pinilla movements that was influenced by conservative ideals, other important movement was created by Nuñez it was a coalition between conservatives and moderated liberals, and it participate at some elections by the name of "Partido Nacional". The National Popular Alliance
was initiated in 1960s by disillusioned conservatives and it later developed into a populist opposition party.
Before the creation of the party, the members where called "Godos". This "Republicanos Moderados" and some other "radical conservatives" lead to the beginnings of the Colombian Conservative Party
.
(*)Presidents of Liberal origin which implemented conservative policies / but then become allied with conservatism.
Simón Bolívar
Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar y Palacios Ponte y Yeiter, commonly known as Simón Bolívar was a Venezuelan military and political leader...
is the image in which Conservatism
Conservatism
Conservatism is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports, at the most, minimal and gradual change in society. Some conservatives seek to preserve things as they are, emphasizing stability and continuity, while others oppose modernism...
in Colombia creates its ideologies: the ideals of this great character were used by many years on the different conservative movements. But the first formal party was created at the year of 1837, because of Jose Ignacio de Marquez and the image of Bolivar, it was known as "Republicanos Moderados". There did not exist a program, but they were believers of God, and liked Order and Control. On the year of 1840 there occurred a civil war that helped the perfilation of future parties, including the Colombian Conservative Party
Colombian Conservative Party
The Colombian Conservative Party , is a conservative political party in Colombia. The party was unofficially founded by a group of Revolutionary Commoners during the Revolutionary War for Independence from the Spanish Monarchy and later formally established during the Greater Colombia...
movement, principal representative of this ideal.
Colombian conservatism
Colombian conservatism, is an old ideal that believes in protectionismProtectionism
Protectionism is the economic policy of restraining trade between states through methods such as tariffs on imported goods, restrictive quotas, and a variety of other government regulations designed to allow "fair competition" between imports and goods and services produced domestically.This...
, and other ideals like being against totalitarism. Its history began with the creation of parties that represent conservatism on Colombia. But the strict difference that we may see with this conservatism toward the others, is the attitude it has toward, Protectionism, because many Colombian conservatives consider, it the unique solution for creating a fair market, between poor countries and the ones that are rich.
Ideals
These ideals have change considerably over time, but the most important are- The belief in protectionism.
- Belief in family traditions.
- Belief in Catholic Religion.
- Belief of God as the Center of the universe.
- Belief in private property.
- Belief in Colombia.
- Belief in individual rights.
- Belief in a social stability.
Movements
There have been many conservative movements, apart from the principal party. We may see "Conservatismo Colombiano" party.And others like Rojas Pinilla movements that was influenced by conservative ideals, other important movement was created by Nuñez it was a coalition between conservatives and moderated liberals, and it participate at some elections by the name of "Partido Nacional". The National Popular Alliance
National Popular Alliance
The National Popular Alliance or ANAPO was a political party in Colombia. It was founded in 1961 as a movement by the ex-president Gustavo Rojas Pinilla and was disbanded in 1998...
was initiated in 1960s by disillusioned conservatives and it later developed into a populist opposition party.
Before the creation of the party, the members where called "Godos". This "Republicanos Moderados" and some other "radical conservatives" lead to the beginnings of the Colombian Conservative Party
Colombian Conservative Party
The Colombian Conservative Party , is a conservative political party in Colombia. The party was unofficially founded by a group of Revolutionary Commoners during the Revolutionary War for Independence from the Spanish Monarchy and later formally established during the Greater Colombia...
.
Presidents
There have been many conservative presidents:- Simón BolívarSimón BolívarSimón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar y Palacios Ponte y Yeiter, commonly known as Simón Bolívar was a Venezuelan military and political leader...
- José Ignacio de MárquezJosé Ignacio de MárquezJosé Ignacio de Márquez Barreto was a Colombian statesman, lawyer and professor, who served as Vice President of Colombia under the presidency of Francisco de Paula Santander, and subsequently was elected President of the Republic of the New Granada for the presidential term of 1837 to 1841.- ...
- Pedro Alcántara HerránPedro Alcántara HerránPedro Alcántara Herrán Martínez de Zaldúa was a Colombian general and statesman who served as President of the Republic of the New Granada between 1841 and 1845. As a general he served in the wars of independence of the New Granada and of Peru....
- Rufino Cuervo Barreto
- Manuel María Mallarino
- Mariano Ospina Rodríguez
- Bartolomé Calvo
- Rafael NúñezRafael Núñez (politician)Rafael Wenceslao Núñez Moledo was a Colombian author, lawyer, journalist and politician, who was elected President of Colombia in 1880 and in 1884. Rafael Núñez was born in Cartagena de Indias, on September 28, 1825. He died in Cartagena on September 18, 1894.-Early life:Little is known about the...
(*) - Carlos Holguín Mallarino
- Miguel Antonio CaroMiguel Antonio CaroMiguel Antonio Caro Tobar was a Colombian scholar, poet, journalist, philosopher, orator, philologist, lawyer and politician.- Biographic data :Miguel Antonio Caro was born in Bogotá on November 10, 1845, and he died in the same city on August 5, 1909....
- Manuel Antonio Sanclemente
- José Manuel Marroquín
- Rafael Reyes
- Ramón González Valencia
- Carlos Restrepo
- José Vicente Concha
- Marco Fidel Suare
- Jorge Holguín Mallarino
- Pedro Nel Ospina Vásquez
- Miguel Avadía Méndez
- Mariano Ospina PérezMariano Ospina PérezLuis Mariano Ospina Pérez was a Colombian engineer and political figure, member of the Colombian Conservative Party. He served as President of Colombia between 1946 and 1950.- Biographic data :...
- Laureano GómezLaureano GómezLaureano Eleuterio Gómez Castro was President of Colombia from 1950 to 1953, and long time leader of the Colombian Conservative Party.-Pre-election:...
- Roberto Urdaneta Arbelaez
- Guillermo León ValenciaGuillermo León ValenciaGuillermo León Valencia Muñóz was a Colombian lawyer and statesman, who served as President of Colombia from August 7, 1962 to August 7, 1966.-Personal life:...
- Misael Pastrana BorreroMisael Pastrana BorreroMisael Pastrana Borrero , was a Conservative Party politician and President of Colombia from 1970 to 1974, the last presidential period of the National Front. Misael Pastrana became President after a close election campaign against Gen. Gustavo Rojas Pinilla, a former dictator. Mr...
- Belisario Betancur Cuartas
- Andrés Pastrana ArangoAndrés Pastrana ArangoAndrés Pastrana Arango was the President of Colombia from 1998 to 2002, following in the footsteps of his father, Misael Pastrana, who was president from 1970 to 1974.-Early years:...
- Álvaro Uribe Vélez(*)
(*)Presidents of Liberal origin which implemented conservative policies / but then become allied with conservatism.