Oswaldo Payá
Oswaldo Payá was a renowned Cuban dissident and human rights activist, known for his courageous opposition to the Cuban government. He founded the Varela Project in 1998, which sought to promote democratic reforms in Cuba through a petition drive for civil liberties. Payá's efforts earned him international recognition, including several nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize. He was a vocal advocate for peaceful change and criticized the oppressive nature of the Castro regime. Tragically, he died in a suspicious car accident in 2012, which many believe was a result of government intervention, further highlighting the risks faced by activists in Cuba.
Born on Feb 29, 1952 (73 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Panama | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 4,222 | $76,000 | 74$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,314,768 | 4,222 | $76,000 | 74$ |
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Panama:
Oswaldo Payá was a historic leader of the democratic opposition and an international symbol of civic resistance in Cuba, who was also killed by the Castro regime.
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Panama:
Oswaldo Payá was the founder of the Movimiento Cristiano Liberación and sought democratic reforms.
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Guatemala:
Oswaldo Payá is the father of Rosa María Payá.
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Uruguay:
Oswaldo Payá was a prominent opposition activist who founded the Movimiento Cristiano Liberación.
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Venezuela:
Oswaldo Payá is the deceased father of Rosa María Payá.
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Uruguay:
Oswaldo Payá is the deceased father of Rosa María Payá.
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Mexico:
Carlos Castillo Peraza criticized Fidel Castro for the death of Oswaldo Payá.
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