Manuel Gaona Cruz
ColombiajudgeMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Manuel Gaona Cruz was a distinguished Colombian magistrate, remembered for his significant contributions to the judiciary and his tragic assassination during the M-19's takeover of the Palace of Justice in 1985. His legacy continues to influence discussions around justice and human rights in Colombia, and he is often cited in legal and academic contexts as a symbol of the struggle for democracy and the rule of law.
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Manuel Gaona Cruz was the father of Mauricio Gaona and was assassinated during the takeover of the Palace of Justice.
Abelardo De La Espriella designa a Mauricio Gaona como embajador de Colombia ante Naciones UnidasColombia· 2026-07-28
Manuel Gaona Cruz was a magistrate who was murdered during the events at the Palace of Justice.
A 40 años del holocausto del Palacio de Justicia, las dudas rondan el blindaje jurídico del M-19Colombia· 2025-11-09
Manuel Gaona Cruz was the first magistrate who sought and was kidnapped by the M-19 guerrilla during the takeover of the Palace of Justice.
Hijo de Manuel Gaona compartió las últimas palabras del magistrado al M-19 en conmemoración de los 40 años de la toma y retoma del Palacio de JusticiaColombia· 2025-11-08
Manuel Gaona Cruz was a constitutional magistrate whose death during the Palace of Justice events was discussed.
Las verdades pendientes tras 40 años del holocausto de la justicia colombianaColombia· 2025-11-06
Manuel Gaona Cruz was investigating Pablo Escobar at the time of the Palacio de Justicia siege.
las voces de las víctimas del holocausto del Palacio de JusticiaColombia· 2025-11-06
Manuel Gaona Cruz was a victim of the violent action of the M-19.
Veto a Alejandro Gaviria habría sido la razón para ofrecerle a Mauricio Gaona la cabeza de lista del centro para el SenadoColombia· 2025-11-05
He was assassinated by guerrillas during the siege of the Palace of Justice.
Palacio de Justicia; las heridas abiertas del holocausto’Colombia· 2025-11-04
Manuel Gaona Cruz was one of the magistrates present during the M-19 assault.
Una herida que no sanaColombia· 2025-11-02
Magistrate Manuel Gaona Cruz was involved in the extradition debate and was assassinated during the M-19 takeover.
los testimonios que desmienten versión del Presidente sobre muerte del magistradoColombia· 2025-11-01
Manuel Gaona Cruz was a magistrate who was assassinated during the M-19 takeover of the Palace of Justice.
Columna de María Isabel Rueda del 22 de junio: Funcionan las institucionesColombia· 2025-06-22
