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The M-19’s ideological Sancocho: the reconciliation of socialism and Colombian nationalism

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  • Francis O’Connor
  • Jakob Meer

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The Movimiento 19 de Abril (M-19) combined the socialist discourse of the revolutionary left with explicit calls to Colombian nationalism. This paper will question how and why the M-19 framed its insurgency in explicitly Colombian Nationalist terminology, in particular by referencing the historic figure of Simón Bolívar. As well as how the M-19 balanced its ideological preferences with the norms and expectations of its supporters. The paper argues that the M-19 strategically fused socialism with Colombian nationalism to strengthen its appeal in urban areas, as a means to distinguish itself from the other armed groups and to maintain internal cohesion.

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  • Francis O’Connor & Jakob Meer, 2021. "The M-19’s ideological Sancocho: the reconciliation of socialism and Colombian nationalism," Small Wars and Insurgencies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 32(1), pages 127-151, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:fswixx:v:32:y:2021:i:1:p:127-151
    DOI: 10.1080/09592318.2020.1829861
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