Colombia is a small country located in South America. The people of this country have lived in fear for many years. In 1538 Spain entered Colombia. Before Spain’s entry, the land was populated mostly by isolated tropical-forest Indians. Simon Bolivar became the first president of The Republic of Greater Colombia, after a 14 year war that ended when Bolivar defeated the Spanish. A bloody war began in 1948 when a presidential hopeful Jorge Eliecer Gaitan was assassinated. This did not end until 1957. In 1958 the Conservative, and Liberal parties join together in an effort to stop the civil war. They form one party known as the National Front. Any other political party is outlawed. This moves put an end to the political wars, but the
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The Supreme Court is chosen by congress, after reviewing nominations selected by the President. The Constitutional Court judges are nominated by different departments. Three judges are nominated by the President, 3 are nominated by the Supreme Court, and 3 are nominated by the senate. The role of Judge can be held throughout a persons life, or until they chose to step down. Colombia is a rich country that communicates mainly by speaking Spanish. However, there are still many who speak American Indian languages. “There are between 60-80 ingenious languages in Colombia (Official, 2014).” Colombia is unique in the fact that Spanish is there countries language, but some territories have a different preferred language depending on the Indian group that is there. That is why Colombia’s schools require a second language be taught. Colombians are termed “indirect communicators,” meaning that more information is communicated through expressions, more than words. Women have to be extra careful to not make any gestures that may be seen as flirting. When first greeting a new person, males will shake hands. Women have the choice to shake hands, or just verbally greet. Once a friendship is made, it is common for even the men to greet each other with hugs, and kisses to
The Supreme Court is chosen by congress, after reviewing nominations selected by the President. The Constitutional Court judges are nominated by different departments. Three judges are nominated by the President, 3 are nominated by the Supreme Court, and 3 are nominated by the senate. The role of Judge can be held throughout a persons life, or until they chose to step down. Colombia is a rich country that communicates mainly by speaking Spanish. However, there are still many who speak American Indian languages. “There are between 60-80 ingenious languages in Colombia (Official, 2014).” Colombia is unique in the fact that Spanish is there countries language, but some territories have a different preferred language depending on the Indian group that is there. That is why Colombia’s schools require a second language be taught. Colombians are termed “indirect communicators,” meaning that more information is communicated through expressions, more than words. Women have to be extra careful to not make any gestures that may be seen as flirting. When first greeting a new person, males will shake hands. Women have the choice to shake hands, or just verbally greet. Once a friendship is made, it is common for even the men to greet each other with hugs, and kisses to