Eugenio Magallón

Eugenio Magallón

military Panama

Eugenio Magallón is a former military officer in Panama who was convicted in 1994 for the murder of Father Héctor Gallego, a Catholic priest who disappeared during the military dictatorship in the country. After being sentenced to 15 years in prison, Magallón evaded justice for over three decades until his recent capture by the National Police and the Public Ministry, marking a significant development in the investigation of human rights abuses during Panama's authoritarian regime.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
3,289
Power
58$
Sentiment
2.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Panama 1 2.00 0.08% +0% 4,314,768 3,289 $76,000 58$
Totals 1 4,314,768 3,289 $76,000 58$
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Recent Mentions

Panama Panama: Eugenio Magallón was arrested for the disappearance of Héctor Gallego and had evaded justice for 30 years. 2

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Héctor Gallego: 54 años de búsqueda y justicia inconclusa

Panama Panama: Eugenio Magallón was captured and has a 15-year sentence for his involvement in the disappearance of Héctor Gallego. 2

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Buscan restos del sacerdote Héctor Gallego en terrenos del INA, Veraguas

Colombia Colombia: Eugenio Magallón is a former military officer who was a fugitive for decades after being convicted of the homicide of Héctor Gallego. 2

El Tiempo: esto se sabe del caso