Manuel Pérez Martínez (May 9, 1943 – February 14, 1998), also known as "El Cura Pérez" ("Pérez the Priest"), was the leader of the Colombian National Liberation Army (ELN) for over three decades. The ELN was the second-largest rebel group in Colombia at that time.Born in Alfamén, Spain, Pérez was originally a priest, and worked in Spain, France, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. Following his defrocking and expulsion from the Dominican Republic in 1968, he went to Colombia and joined the ELN in 1969. He became the group's leader some time in the 1970s and remained so until his death in 1998 from hepatitis B. His leadership is thought to have significantly affected the ELN's ideology (Cuban-style Marxism and liberation theology).
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Some of their strengths
Manuel Pérez Martinez has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Artistic, Imaginative, Creative, Compassionate, Intense, Caring, and Perseverent.
Strong and Diligent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Manuel Pérez Martinez is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who sees life as a journey not a destination.
Warm and Caring
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Manuel Pérez Martinez well know them as someone who can be warm, caring, and compassionate, like a lamp or torch.
Independent and Organized
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Manuel Pérez Martinez as someone who is independent, organized, inventive, and generous.
A person who is curious and a loves learning, who seems to always know what to say, who has an optimism that can overcome any difficult situation, and who seems to be able to master almost any skill.
Charismatic and Playful
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Manuel Pérez Martinez is someone who is used to being the center of attention, and who has a playful approach to dealing with life.
They are also someone who is active, giving, optimistic, and cheerful, and who possesses a charisma that attracts friends and admirers.
Patient and Compassionate
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Manuel Pérez Martinez tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.
Some of Manuel Pérez Martinez's challenges
While Manuel Pérez Martinez has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Manuel Pérez Martinez can be Emotional, Stubborn, Idle, Standoffish, Difficult, Perfectionist, and Domineering.
Stubborn and Idle
One of Manuel Pérez Martinez's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.
Domineering and Impatient
Manuel Pérez Martinez is someone who can be demanding, egotistical, and controlling, can have a lack of judgment regarding personal finances, be argumentative and stubborn, and who can have a tendency to be withdrawn and spend time in self-imposed isolation.
Materialistic and Aggressive
Finally, Manuel Pérez Martinez also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.
