Pentecostalismo y política electoral en Colombia (1991-2014)

This article presents a balance upon the participation of the evangelic-Pentecostal movement in the Colombian electoral politics between 1991-2014. It describes the genesis of the electoral participation of this religious movement telling about the track record of its main leaders and political orga...

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Main Authors: William Mauricio Beltrán, Jesús David Quiroga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad de los Andes 2017-07-01
Series:Colombia Internacional
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Online Access:https://appsciso.uniandes.edu.co/pfaciso/colinter/view_s.php/9319/index.php?id=9319
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Summary:This article presents a balance upon the participation of the evangelic-Pentecostal movement in the Colombian electoral politics between 1991-2014. It describes the genesis of the electoral participation of this religious movement telling about the track record of its main leaders and political organizations (parties or movements). It presents the strategies implemented to benefit from its religious authority in the electoral field. It finally brings about a balance of achievements of the Pentecostal movement within the electoral politics and any reasons preventing the consolidation of a sole political movement representing the interests of this religious movement.
ISSN:0121-5612
1900-6004