| ID | 177677 |
| Title Proper | M-19’s ideological Sancocho |
| Other Title Information | the reconciliation of socialism and Colombian nationalism |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | O'Connor, Francis ; Meer, Jakob |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | 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. |
| `In' analytical Note | Small Wars and Insurgencies Vol. 32, No.1; Jan 2021: p.127-151 |
| Journal Source | Small Wars and Insurgencies Vol: 32 No 1 |
| Key Words | Nationalism ; Insurgency ; Colombia ; Marxism ; M-19 |