Manuel Marulanda

Marulanda's legacy is defined by his extraordinary longevity as a guerrilla commander, leading the FARC for over four decades. He transformed a small band of 48 fighters into a force of tens of thousands, making the FARC the largest insurgency in the Western Hemisphere. His tactical acumen and ability to evade capture for so long made him a legendary figure among revolutionary movements. While his methods were brutal and his legacy deeply contested, his impact on Colombian history is unmatched.