José Obdulio Villanueva

José Obdulio Villanueva

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José Obdulio Villanueva was a soldier implicated in the assassination of Bishop Juan Gerardi. He was part of a group that was later convicted for their roles in the crime, which underscored the ongoing challenges of accountability for human rights abuses in Guatemala's history. Villanueva's story is intertwined with a narrative of violence and repression that affected many during the civil war.

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José Obdulio Villanueva was convicted for the murder of Bishop Gerardi and was later decapitated in prison.

habla Darío Morales, implicado en el caso Gerardi
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-04-30
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