Juan José Gerardi Conedera
Juan José Gerardi Conedera was a prominent Guatemalan bishop and human rights advocate, known for his outspoken criticism of the human rights violations committed during the Guatemalan Civil War. He served as the auxiliary bishop of Guatemala City and was a key figure in the Catholic Church's efforts to document atrocities through the report 'Guatemala Nunca Más,' which highlighted the brutalities faced by the civilian population during the conflict. Gerardi was assassinated on April 26, 1998, just two days after presenting this pivotal report, which led to a national and international outcry over his murder and the ongoing impunity in the country. His death is often viewed as a symbol of the struggle for justice and accountability in Guatemala.
Born on Mar 27, 1922 (103 years old)
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Juan José Gerardi Conedera was brutally murdered in 1998, shortly after presenting a report on atrocities during the internal armed conflict in Guatemala.
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Monsignor Juan José Gerardi Conedera was murdered two days after presenting a report on historical memory in Guatemala.
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