Vergara was born in Cartagena, Colombia.[3][4] He was the son of local politician Rafael Vergara Támara.[5] He studied Law at Universidad Externado de Colombia,[2] graduating in 1972,[6] and later would work at Superintendencia Bancaria,[4] until 1978.[7]
In 1977, he co-directed the documentary "Cementerio Largo".[8]
19th of April Movement
Vergara had grown, at some point, to hold revolutionary beliefs which led him to join the 19th of April Movement.[1][4] After feeling pressure against his political ideas,[9] he obtained asylum in México in 1979,[4] where he resided for 12 years.[10]
Career
During his career as a lawyer, Vergara persistently worked in cases defending mangroves,[11] and opposing the invasion of vacant State lots.[12] He worked for Caracol Radio as an op ed writer.[13] Vergara had an affinity towards journalism.[3]
