Héctor Gallego
Héctor Gallego was a Catholic priest in Panama known for his advocacy for human rights and social justice. He became a notable figure during the military dictatorship, which led to his disappearance and subsequent murder, making his case emblematic of the human rights violations that occurred during that period. His legacy continues to resonate in the ongoing efforts to seek justice and accountability for past atrocities in Panama.
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Héctor Gallego was a priest who disappeared on June 9, 1971, and his remains have not been located.
Corte no admite amparo y mantiene arresto domiciliario a implicado en desaparición de Héctor Gallego
Panama· 2025-12-15
Héctor Gallego is mentioned as one of the notable figures of the Third Republic.
Ricardo Arias Calderón y la tercera RepúblicaPanama· 2025-12-09
Héctor Gallego was a priest who was disappeared by state agents during a period of repression in Panama.
La CIDH concluye que el Estado panameño favoreció la impunidad en el caso Héctor GallegoPanama· 2025-12-07
Héctor Gallego disappeared on June 9, 1971, and his body has never been recovered.
Fiscalía suma otro investigado por la desaparición de Héctor GallegoPanama· 2025-09-27
Héctor Gallego is remembered as the first victim of forced disappearance, which occurred on June 9, 1971.
Proponen declarar el 9 de junio como Día de las Víctimas de la Dictadura Militar en PanamáPanama· 2025-09-19
Héctor Gallego was a priest whose disappearance led to the conviction of Eugenio Magallón.
Condenado por desaparición de sacerdote Héctor Gallego recibe prisión domiciliariaPanama· 2025-07-09
Héctor Gallego was a Colombian priest who disappeared on June 9, 1971, after being forcibly taken by the National Police.
Héctor Gallego: 54 años de búsqueda y justicia inconclusaPanama· 2025-06-09Héctor Gallego is remembered during the anniversary of his death by the Church in Panama.
Semana decisiva para Bocas del Toro: Iglesia Católica y Asamblea buscan acercamiento con SitraibanaPanama· 2025-06-09
Héctor Gallego was a priest who disappeared in June 1971 and is considered a victim of forced disappearance during the military dictatorship.
Tribunal niega apelación a Eugenio Magallón; será enviado a prisión por la desaparición del sacerdote Héctor GallegoPanama· 2025-05-24
Héctor Gallego disappeared on June 9, 1971, after being called to the door of his home.
Tribunal ordena el ingreso a prisión de Eugenio Magallón, condenado por la desaparición del sacerdote Héctor GallegoPanama· 2025-05-15Héctor Gallego was a priest who was disappeared and murdered in June 1971.
Tribunal confirma que Eugenio Magallón debe cumplir pena de 15 años por la desaparición de Héctor GallegoPanama· 2025-05-14Héctor Gallego is a priest who disappeared in June 1971 and is the subject of an ongoing investigation regarding his possible remains.
Buscan restos del sacerdote Héctor Gallego en terrenos del INA, VeraguasPanama· 2025-05-07Héctor Gallego was a priest who was murdered in June 1971, and his remains have not yet been found.
Juez ordena que Eugenio Magallón debe cumplir pena de prisión por crimen de Héctor GallegoPanama· 2025-05-05
Héctor Gallego was a priest who was kidnapped during the military regime of Omar Torrijos in Panama.
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Colombia· 2025-05-03
Héctor Gallego was a Catholic priest who was murdered during the military dictatorship in Panama.
Capturan a exmilitar condenado por el asesinato del padre Héctor Gallego tras más de 30 años prófugoPanama· 2025-05-02