Consuelo Araújo
Colombian politician
Died when: 61 years 59 days (733 months)Star Sign: Leo
Consuelo Araújo Noguera, also known as "La Cacica", (August 1, 1940 in Valledupar – September 30, 2001) was a Colombian politician, writer and self-taught journalist.
Her nickname was given by a fellow journalist colleague for her tenacity and determination to achieve goals and leadership.Her most notable achievement was the creation of one of the most important cultural and musical events of Colombia, the Vallenato Legend Festival, which promoted her beloved Vallenato music.
She was kidnapped by the FARC September 24, 2001 in the outskirts of Valledupar and was killed six days later by this guerrilla to prevent her from being rescued by the Colombian Army on September 30, 2001 during a heavy military operation.
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