Colombian conservatism

Bolivar is the image in which Colombian conservatism creates its ideologies: the ideals of this great character were used by many years on the different conservative movements. But the first formal party was created at the year of 1837, because of Jose Ignacio de Marquez and the image of Bolivar, it was known as "Republicanos Moderados". There did not existed a program, but they were believers of God, and liked Order and Control. On the year of 1840 there occurs a civil war that helps the perfilation of future parties, including the Colombian Conservative Party movement.

1 Colombian conservatism
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[edit] Colombian conservatism

Colombian conservatism, is an old ideal that believes in protectionism, and other ideals like being against totalitarism. Its history began with the creation of parties that represent conservatism on Colombia. But the stirct difference that we may see with this conservatism toward the others, is the actitude it have toward, Protectionism, because many colombian conservatives consider, it the unique solution for creating a fair market, between poor countries and the ones that are rich.

[edit] Ideals

The ideals have change a lot but here are the most important

The belief in protectionism.
Belief in family traditions.
Belief in Catholic Religion.
Belief of God as the Center of the universe.
Belief in private property.
Belief in Colombia.
Belief in individual rights.

[edit] Movements

There have been many conservative movements, apart from the principal party. The "Conservatismo Colombiano" party and others like Rojas Pinilla movements have many conservative ideals.

Before the creation of the party, the members where called "Godos". "Republicanos Moderados" were the beginnings of the Colombian Conservative Party.