Ciudad Colonial in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Hispaniola, Greater Antilles, West Indies)
Gregorio Garcia Castro
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 15, 2022
1. Gregorio Garcia Castro Marker
A: Gregorio Garcia Castro
(Goyito)
Martir de la prensa
Caido el 28-3-73
5-4-89
C.D.P. - S.N.T.P
To: Gregorio Garcia Castro
(Goyito)
Martyr for journalism
Assassinated March 28, 1973
April 5, 1989
Erected 1989.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical date for this entry is March 28, 1973.
Location. 18° 28.454′ N, 69° 53.265′ W. Marker is in Ciudad Colonial, Distrito Nacional, in Santo Domingo. Marker is at the intersection of Calle Mercedes and Calle Luperon, on the right when traveling west on Calle Mercedes. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad Colonial, Distrito Nacional 10210, Dominican Republic. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Church of Las Mercedes (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Salomé Ureña de Henríquez (about 120 meters away); Emilio Rodriguez Demorizi (about 120 meters away); The Church of Saint Michael (about 150 meters away); Federico Henriquez y Carvajal
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Regarding Gregorio Garcia Castro. Castro was a journalist and reporter. He was a serious critic of President Balaguer. On March 28, 1973 he was killed at this location, the offices of the newspaper "Ultima Hora" by three policemen.
C.D.P is the Colegio Dominicano de Prensa (Dominican College of the Press) and S.N.T.P is the Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores de la Prensa (National Union of Press Workers).
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 15, 2022
2. Gregorio Garcia Castro Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 5, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
