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Sociedad Suramericana de Cinematograf铆a
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1988-08-17
Political struggles in Venezuela since 1921, during the military dictatorship of Juan Vicente G贸mez. The uprising of the liberals and the popular army that is formed. The bloody civil war that takes place and the process that precedes the establishment of democracy. After a failed attempt on Eustoquio G贸mez's life, governor of the region and brother of the dictator of Venezuela, the G贸mezist army launches a fierce persecution against the inhabitants of Queniquea. They turn to Juan Pablo Pe帽aloza, head of the liberal army, who attacks the government forces. In a confrontation between the two sides, Pe帽aloza's son is killed. He continues with the "revolution" after challenging Eustoquio to a personal battle.
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