León Febres Cordero y su GOBIERNO del TERROR | EL FLASHBACK | BNrables

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14 Sept 202110:57

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Q & A

Who is Liliana Febres-Cordero and what did she release related to her father?
-Liliana Febres-Cordero is one of the daughters of President León Febres-Cordero. She released a book that explores the human side of her father.
What was the political and economic context during León Febres-Cordero's presidency?
-During his presidency, León Febres-Cordero implemented neoliberal policies, which included the liberalization of certain product prices and the elimination of subsidies on major fuels, leading to social discontent.
What were the social reactions to the economic policies of León Febres-Cordero's regime?
-The economic policies of Febres-Cordero's regime led to a significant increase in the cost of living and generated social discontent, with people protesting against the government.
How did the government of Febres-Cordero deal with opposition and social protest?
-The government of Febres-Cordero responded to opposition and social protest with repression, including the persecution of political opponents and the use of force to combat what they termed 'terrorism'.
What was the role of the 'escuadrones de la muerte' or 'flying squadrons' during Febres-Cordero's presidency?
-The 'escuadrones de la muerte' were elite police groups responsible for combating crime and subversion. They were portrayed as agents fighting against insecurity and guerrilla warfare, but were also linked to serious human rights abuses.
What were the human rights abuses documented during Febres-Cordero's term?
-The human rights abuses during Febres-Cordero's term included illegal detentions, torture, sexual violence, forced disappearances, and extrajudicial executions.
How did the media portray the actions of the 'escuadrones de la muerte'?
-The media often portrayed the 'escuadrones de la muerte' in a positive light, as they were seen as combating crime and insecurity, despite the serious human rights abuses associated with their actions.
What was the impact of the government's actions on the freedom of the press during Febres-Cordero's presidency?
-The freedom of the press was negatively impacted, with journalists being targeted and media outlets being censored, as seen in the case of Andrés Carrión and Polo Barriga.
What were the specific examples of human rights violations mentioned in the script?
-Specific examples include the case of socialist deputy Diego Delgado, who was intercepted, beaten, and left for dead, and the Restrepo brothers, whose tragic story is mentioned without details.
How did the government justify the use of the 'escuadrones de la muerte'?
-The government justified the use of the 'escuadrones de la muerte' as a necessary measure to combat crime and terrorism, despite the fact that many of those captured and tortured were innocent.
What was the public perception of Febres-Cordero's presidency in retrospect?
-Public perception of Febres-Cordero's presidency varies; some remember him for his personal side, while others, especially the families of the disappeared, remember his regime for the human rights abuses that occurred.