Masacre De La Mejor Esquina Analysis

As more people become informed then a ‘conversation’ regarding other conflicts experienced in Colombia that coincide with Colombia’s violence like corruption arise. A problem that coincides with Colombia’s violence is corruption. Since drugs are excluded from the Gross domestic product of a given country, drug trafficking is problematic as third world countries can stabilize their economy based off of illegal and illicit actions. Drug trafficking can ultimately lead to economic and social consequences within a country. In the painting, Masacre de La Mejor Esquina, the Massacre involved innocent farmers who were not helping the narcotrafficking group established in the village. The massacre served as a message to the villagers encouraging that they assist in their illegal actions or receive the highest penalty: death. …show more content…
Although the painting is a reflection of an event that happened in a city in Colombia, this corruption is apparent in Colombia’s overall political system. In an interview conducted by a Colombian newspaper Semana, the interviewer asked Botero what his thought were in regards to the minor punishments the Castaño group received. Botero responded by saying, “I must say the government played a very dangerous and unfair card, but it’s a very complex situation and perhaps the only way to encourage these people to stop the killing is a true offer of amnesty.” Botero’s suggestion to solve the drug trafficking problem can be made by “making conversation,” where a resolution can be discussed. The artwork sparked conversation and attention to the issue, contributing to social