On October 12 of 1492 will begin a conquering process in which the Spanish crown will gradually impose its culture and political institutions on the indigenous population of the newly discovered American lands, which will generate deep and intense wars for many years. Later, when the dominance of the metropolis was consolidated, the Hispanic colonies began to emerge. Specifically, in this corner of northwestern South America bathed by the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, marked by three large and leafy mountain ranges, with fertile valleys and plains, the territory will receive the name of Viceroyalty of the New Kingdom of Granada.

Over time, a feeling of independence will be incubated in the hearts of its inhabitants. The hand of Simón Bolívar will achieve definitive independence in 1819 to become, according to the inspiration of the hero Francisco Miranda,Colombia. Name that evokes the brave Genoese admiral who discovered these lands. 

Soon, the continuous frictions between liberals and conservatives will lead to various conflicts that will mark the history of Colombia until 1958. A point of inflection in which already the contenders will be left-wing guerrillas and governments and right-wing paramilitary groups, a trend that continues until our days..

The Peace Treaty signed by the Government of President Juan Manuel Santos with the Marxist guerrilla group of the Far,  opens different possibilities. Developing agro-industrial development projects, the improvement of life of the farmers, and in general to achieve a more equitable, objective Colombian society. Principle objectives of Colombia in Peace.

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