
José Raquel Mercado
José Raquel Mercado was a Colombian trade union leader known for his advocacy for workers' rights. He became a victim of political violence when he was kidnapped and executed by the guerrilla group M-19 in 1976, following a controversial 'popular trial.' His case highlighted the brutal tactics employed by the group during a tumultuous period in Colombia's history.
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José Raquel Mercado was a union leader who was kidnapped and murdered by the M-19 in 1976.
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