In October 2008, the Colombian Army killed innocent people to claim rewards under President Uribe's "Seguridad Democratica" policy, dressing victims in military fatigues.
Synopsis
In October 2008, the Colombian Army killed innocent people to claim rewards under President Uribe's "Seguridad Democratica" policy, dressing victims in military fatigues.
Synopsis
In October 2008, families in Colombia faced the grim task of retrieving the remains of their loved ones, victims of the "Falsos Positivos" scandal. Under President Álvaro Uribe's "Seguridad Democrática" policy, members of the Colombian Army killed innocent civilians, disguising their bodies in military uniforms to claim rewards for combatting the FARC guerrilla. The documentary features interviews with activists, a former General, and political analysts, revealing the extent of this tragic deception and its impact on the affected families.
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Why Watch
- Meet families seeking justice for their loved ones.
- Find out how military incentives led to civilian deaths.
- See interviews with Noam Chomsky on military ethics.
Did You Know
- The 'Falsos Positivos' scandal began in October 2008.
- President Uribe's policy offered monetary rewards for kills against FARC.
- Victims were dressed in military fatigues to falsely claim rewards.
- The film features interviews with a former General involved in the scandal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Falsos Positivos scandal?
The Falsos Positivos scandal involved the Colombian Army killing innocent people and dressing their bodies in military fatigues to claim rewards under President Uribe's policy called 'Seguridad Democratica'.
When did the Falsos Positivos scandal come to light?
The scandal was revealed in October 2008.
Who directed the documentary Falsos Positivos?
The documentary was directed by Simone Bruno.
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