“Bug’s Life” Graffiti in Kennedy / Bogota, Colombia » June 3rd,
2011 Today In Latin American History On April 9, 1948, Colombian
presidential candidate Jorge Eliécer Gaitán (pictured above) was
assassinated in the streets of Bogotá, setting off a wave of
violence and rioting now known as the Bogotazo. The day’s events
resulted in the deaths of thousands of people and the burning
and destruction of much of the city. Eventually, the Bogotazo
marked the beginning of a decade-long period of violent internal
conflict termed La Violencia. This photo was taken on the cable
car that goes to the top of Monserrate, a mountain that towers
above Bogota, Colombia. At the top is a beautiful cathedral and
garden. It is one of Bogota’s biggest attractions, and and icon
of the city. Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XSi Yep. Paul McCartney
April 19th in Bogotá. :) Oh yeah, also, now I owe like a lot of
money to other people…That’s what happens when RHCP and Sir Paul
McCartney decide to come visit my country with less than 7
months