Bananas Massacre in Colombia, Historical site in Colombia
The Banana Massacre was a grim confrontation between the Colombian government and striking workers.
In December 1928, striking banana workers were gathered in Ciénaga when the military opened fire.
The event has significant implications on Colombia's labor movement and literary works.
Information about the massacre can be learned from historical markers and local guides.
The tragedy inspired Gabriel García Márquez's depiction of a massacre in 'One Hundred Years of Solitude'.
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11.00694,-74.25000
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August 31, 2026 11:57
