Colombia during World War II

During World War II, Colombia remained neutral and did not directly participate in the conflict. However, the war had indirect effects on the country, and Colombia experienced some significant developments during this period. Colombia benefited economically from the war due to increased demand for its exports, such as coffee and oil, from the Allied powers. The country experienced a boost in its economy as it supplied essential goods to nations involved in the conflict. Colombia maintained diplomatic relations with both the Allied powers and the Axis powers. In 1943, the Colombian government declared war on the Axis powers, including Germany, Italy, and Japan. This decision was largely symbolic, as Colombia did not actively engage in military operations. Despite its neutrality in the global conflict, Colombia faced internal challenges during this period. Political tensions and social unrest existed, and there were concerns about the potential influence of Nazi and fascist ideologies in the region. The government took measures to suppress any sympathizers or movements associated with Axis ideologies. World War II prompted a significant wave of migration, including refugees fleeing Europe. While Colombia did not experience the large-scale refugee movements seen in some other parts of the world, there were instances of individuals seeking asylum in the country.
Colombia during World War II maintained a neutral stance and largely focused on economic opportunities resulting from increased demand for its exports. The country did not engage in direct military actions, and its involvement in the war was primarily economic and diplomatic.
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[@jeffe9842]

I'm an American expat living in Colombia and, other than being aware that Germans were interned, I know little of Colombia's role in WW2. Thanks for this video. It was quite informative and interesting. I think Nazis escaped to Colombia as they did to other Latin American countries and there were Nazi sympathizers before and during the war, as well.

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[@patrickporter1864]

You. Are an immigrant with privileges I other words.

[@marktevault57]

Still are.

[@aasphaltmueller5178]

the Mexican "Aztec Eagles" Squadron fought in the Pacific,especially the reconquering of the Phillipines, about 300 airmen, including 36 Pilots, flying about 800 missions on P 47s

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[@alansewell7810]

I copied this one to my wife, born in Colombia. Great that you spelled the country correctly (Americans are prone to spelling "Columbia") and pronounced it right. My wife's great uncles fought for the United States in Korea, then settled in the U.S. after the war, thereby rooting the family here. She grew up in the 1950s during La Violencia, when each party was fighting for towns and raising their flag over them. Because her great uncles were rooted in the USA in the 50's, whe was able to get here in the 90s. Nice job of covering a facet of the war that is often overlooked. I know some Latin American countries like Brazil sent combat troops to the European theater. At least with Colombia we had a friendly neighbor who kept our men supplied with coffee, when the Germans couldn't get any. Even a little thing like that makes a difference in war.

[@MintyLime703]

Just to be clear there are a lot of places in the US named Columbia. Even the United States as a whole was nearly named Columbia. Just saying in case you're mistaking instances of someone referring to a town or such named Columbia as actually meaning Colombia.

[@alansewell7810]

@@MintyLime703 This happens a lot. When I tell people my wife is from Colombia, they think it's Columbia, South Carolina. Of course, our national capital is in the District of Columbia. And the song we learned as kids: "Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean!" The CBS television network is the Columbia Broadcasting System. The Canadian province of British Columbia, and so on. The synonym of Columbia for the USA and part of Canada seems to have been more common in the vernacular decades abo.

[@HistoryHustle]

Thanks Allan. You can even buy T-shirts with the text that it is Colombia instead of Columbia.

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I never knew. Thank you!

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[@mohammedsaysrashid3587]

Congratulations on this new show .It was an informative and wonderful historical coverage video about Colombia 🇨🇴 participants in WW2 besides allies.. also, video clearly explained past political events of Colombia 🇨🇴 which were orchestrated by the US influences in Colombia 🇨🇴 and its biased groups. Thank you 🙏 ( History Hustle) channel for sharing. This magnificent video and good luck for 🙏 you ( Sir Stefan)

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Very Instructive, Bravo !

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[@rjames3981]

Didn’t realise they had any involvement at all. Thanks for the info 👌

[@HistoryHustle]

Thanks for your response.

[@Vlad_Iorgu_2009]

This was marginaly useful information and thank you for teaching us a part of WW2 I knew nothing about

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[@jackjones9460]

Thank you for interesting information I may not have otherwise learned.

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[@jjj8317]

The Airlines company you mentioned, which is Avianca today was a German-Colombian enterprise. It is the oldest airline company in the world. That's the reason why Colombians were not concern about the company. Also, most of the "german" immigrants were catholics from Bavavarian and often Austria. Also, a lot of the jews were from Germany but on their papers were denominated as Germans. Another reason why there no immediate concern to take over Geman assets until German units began attacking civilian shipping. Today a lot of the biggest factories are still run by descendants if German immigrants. Many of them arrived to the country in the 19th century during the federal period during a 2 decade period of rapid industrialization. Around the same time Argentina became a developed country and South America was experiencing immigration waves.

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Ik wist het alleen op papier. Maar dit filmpje geeft beeld en beelden aan de kennis.

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Interesting video stefan!

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[@chuck_machine]

Great story! Thank you for posting this, like many, I had no idea about Columbia's involvements during the war. Very informative!

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It’s Colombia!🇨🇴

[@janherburodo8070]

Very interesting video. I was thinking about the role of South American countries in WWII and you uploaded a video on the topic few days later.

[@HistoryHustle]

Hi Jan, good to hear from you again!

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Sir, you continue to bring unknown history to the current world. Many thanks.

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Nice work. Thanks. BZ

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[@tommy-er6hh]

I would be interested in Equator and Peru during WWII, since they fought a little war. If you head down that way, try a video. BTW, this is a nice video!

[@HistoryHustle]

Recorded stuff today. When the video will be finished I don't know yet.

[@daveacbickford]

Love your work as always mate! Also loved that you linked to The Cold War for their video of La Violencia, two of my favourite KZbin content creators showing each other the love, History folk looking after History folk - take that KZbin algorithm 😅

[@HistoryHustle]

Thanks. Great channel the Cold War and since I won't be making an episode on La Violencia I thought I better link the video of that channel.

[@Cravatron]

Great video!

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[@camilojimenez6216]

Absolutely love your stuff. Colombo American who is a huge fan of your channel. Shows archaic info never covered Funny story my father told me of the Germans in Colombia who were interned. In this only 4 star hotel where the President visited them once a week

[@HistoryHustle]

Thanks for sharing👍

[@annettemalaski1967]

Thank you for my education about South America during WW II.

[@HistoryHustle]

Thanks for watching!

[@gurumedia2012]

Can you do an especial about the participation of Colombia in the Korean war?

[@HistoryHustle]

Perhaps one day.

[@KonradAdenauerJr]

Yes, with the exception of Brazil, contributions made by other Latin American countries to the Allied cause don't get many mentions. The tiny Cuban navy sank at least one U-Boat. Mexico deployed one air force fighter group (equipped with American-made P-47s) to the Pacific. Etc...

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[@Thiago.Acquati]

Great vídeo, Thanks for sharing. In Brazil the expeditionary force of WW 2 are called “Pracinhas” and there was a very famous quote by president Vargas over the war: Is easier for a Snake to smoke then to brazil enter the war. When brazil declared war to the axis powers, the newspappers where all saying: The Snake has smoked hahahah This is a very good joke about impossible things to happen and people still uses to this day

[@HistoryHustle]

Thanks for your reply Thiago!

[@Heike--]

magine my wurprisewhen I found out Mexico participated in WWII too. My first question: On whose side!?! To my astonishment, they joined up with the Americans. I mean, can you believe...

[@HistoryHustle]

I know...

[@jokodihaynes419]

Brazilian Expeditionary Force was stormtroopers caliber on the Italian front

[@waynesworldofsci-tech]

Smoking Snakes FTW!

[@jonathanwilliams1065]

Star Wars or irl?

[@waynesworldofsci-tech]

@@jonathanwilliams1065 Real life. The Smoking Snakes served well in Italy. Brazil gets overlooked in WW2.

[@HistoryHustle]

Hope to cover that in the future.

[@RedBatteryHead]

Interesting story. Never knew their WW history.

[@HistoryHustle]

Thanks for watching.

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[@bryanortegalopez6230]

My family arrived from Poland to Colombia in 1880s as we know in the family they were very scary when wars started as there was nazis movements in Colombia too

[@HistoryHustle]

Thanks for sharing.

[@marcoskehl]

At this time, Brazil was on the right side of History. Staying aligned with US is what ensures some trade freedom to the conntinent. Obrigado, Stefan! ヽ(͡◕ ͜ʖ ͡◕)ﾉ 🍀 🇧🇷

[@charlesrabideau3474]

Thank you , more interesting hidden history . Great channel, with play lists that are really interesting.

[@edpzz]

In the 1980s I remember seeing a War Memorial in La Ceba Honduras to the Merchant seamen f that city who Gave there lives in WW2

[@mammuchan8923]

Just a reminder of why they called then World Wars be cause it touched so much of the planet

[@HistoryHustle]

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[@flow8804]

It is incredible how much german influence you can find in Colombia, f.e. beer, Avianca and education.

[@HistoryHustle]

Yes, in other Latin American countries also.

[@edwardebroome8]

My grandfather worked for Club Colombia beer which is a Bavarian German company.

[@flow8804]

@@edwardebroome8 Yes, beer in colombia is not that bad for a bavarian. Southeast asian beer is way more worse. Salud y garcias al abuelo 😉

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I love this man and I’m having his babies

[@HistoryHustle]

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[@dnedwrds]

You should do a documentary on El Salvador during WWII. Ideologically allied with the axis powers and exporting to Germany while also taking in thousands of Jewish refugees by giving them blank passports. Also, General Maximiliano Hernandez Martinez received a letter from Hitler.

[@HistoryHustle]

Sounds interesting, but I won't travel there anytime soon.

[@dnedwrds]

@@HistoryHustlethe security situation there has greatly improved thanks to measures imparted by the new president. But regardless, I’ve loved these looks into Latin America during WWII. I think a video about El Salvador would fit in very nicely. Hopefully you consider it. I’ve been a big fan of yours for some time

[@jaimepenagosmoreno9003]

They ship was atacked bye american as fake news

[@HistoryHustle]

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