Mariano Rossell

Mariano Rossell

religious leader Guatemala

Mariano Rossell was an influential Guatemalan archbishop known for his vocal opposition to communism during the Cold War era. In 1954, he gained notoriety for issuing a pastoral letter condemning the advances of communism in Guatemala, reflecting the concerns of the Catholic Church regarding the political climate in the country. His stance was part of a broader reaction against the government of Jacobo Árbenz, which was perceived as leaning towards communism, and his leadership played a significant role in the religious and political discourse of the time.

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Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
15,405
Power
71$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Guatemala 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 17,915,568 15,405 $82,000 71$
Totals 1 17,915,568 15,405 $82,000 71$
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Guatemala Guatemala: Mariano Rossell issued a pastoral letter addressing the advances of communism in Guatemala. 5

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: De Árbenz a Castillo Armas en 1954