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Deep Dive: Falsos Positivos (2009)

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Falsos Positivos
The documentary 'Falsos Positivos' investigates the scandal that erupted in October 2008, revealing how members of the Colombian Army killed innocent civilians. These killings were incentivized by monetary rewards linked to President Uribe's 'Seguridad Democratica' policy. The film presents a narrative that intertwines the personal stories of two families who travel to recover the remains of their loved ones with interviews from activists, a former General, political analysts, and witnesses, providing a multifaceted view of this tragic event. Through its interviews and personal accounts, the film illustrates the systemic issues within the Colombian military and government that led to these atrocities. The practice of dressing victims in military fatigues to falsely claim them as combatants against the FARC guerrilla is a central theme, highlighting the moral and ethical failures that contributed to the scandal.

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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Colombian historyMilitary ethicsHuman rights activism