Gaitánismo
Gaitánismo refers to the political movement and ideology associated with Jorge Eliécer Gaitán, a prominent Colombian Liberal Party politician. Gaitán was a lawyer, orator, and journalist who served as Mayor of Bogotá, a member of the Colombian Senate, and Minister of Education and Labor. His political career was marked by a strong focus on social justice, economic reform, and opposition to the entrenched elite.
Gaitán's brand of liberalism differed from traditional factions. He championed the cause of the poor and marginalized,
The movement gained significant traction in the 1930s and 1940s, culminating in Gaitán's presidential candidacy in
Gaitánismo, as an ideology, continues to influence Colombian politics. It is characterized by its populist appeal,