April 9, the anniversary of the 1948 assassination of populist leader Jorge Eliecer Gaitán, has been designated the Day of the Victims. This year saw a big march - of victims rights groups, and also lots of other organizations.
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| A woman waves a flag on Plaza Bolivar. |
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| A fñag calls for a blank vote. |
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| Union workers presentes! |
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| Flags in front of the Supreme Court. |
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| Preparing for the march near the Central Cemetery. |
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| 'Mining kills.' |
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| Anti-riot police walk up Ave. Septima, behind them a banner of Gaitan. |
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| The spot where Gaitan was assassinated in 1948 has been turned into a shrine. |
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| Two women heading toward the march. They said they were victims of right-wing groups. |
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| Victims? Demanding legalization of the 'personal dosis' of marijuana. |
The M-19 flag waving in front of the supreme court building on victims day.... oh the irony...
ReplyDeleteYes, and it's a long-running irony.
ReplyDeleteA look at Gaitan might suggest more ironies. After all, his tenure as mayor offered a lot to criticize. And, he modeled himself to an extent after Mussolini (who was in power while Gaitan studied law in Italy.)
Mike