Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala — Central America (Central Highlands)
Pedro Cofiño and Ramon Palencia Shot by Firing Squad
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton
1. Pedro Cofiño and Ramon Palencia Shot by Firing Squad Marker
Aqui fueron fusilados injustamente el 23 de abril de 1908 a las 7 de la noche Pedro G. Cofiño y Ramon Palencia. Rogad por ellos.
On April 23, 1908 at 7 pm Pedro G. Cofiño and Ramon Palencia were unjustly shot here by firing squad. Pray for them.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1812.
Location. 14° 33.26′ N, 90° 43.75′ W. Marker is in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. Marker is at the intersection of Calle de Hermano Pedro and Calle de Hermano Pedro and 7a Calle Poniente, on the left when traveling north on Calle de Hermano Pedro. This marker is on the eastern wall of the San Francisco Grande church wall in Antigua, Guatemala. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez 03001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Friar Augusto Ramírez Monasterio (within shouting distance of this marker); Don Rafael V. Alvarez Polanco (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); First Location of Olimpia Leal Normal School (about 240 meters away);
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Regarding Pedro Cofiño and Ramon Palencia Shot by Firing Squad. From 1898 to 1920 Guatemala was ruled by the dictator Manuel Estrada Cabrera. Cabrera was ruthless in jailing and killing members of any group that opposed his autocratic policies. During 1906 he faced various uprisings against his rule, which only increased his repression of opposition groups. During the night of April 23, 1908 two men that were suspected of opposing him were shot at the location of this marker after lengthy jail sentences. Interestingly, Pedro Cofiñó's family continue to live and prosper in Guatemala.
Stell Quan Rossell's book on the life of Guatemalan writer and poet Luis Cardoza y Aragón, "No es el fin, es el
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 10, 2009
2. Pedro Cofiño and Ramon Palencia Shot by Firing Squad Marker
San Francisco el Grande church can be seen in the background.
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 19, 2018
3. Pedro Cofiño and Ramon Palencia Shot by Firing Squad Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2014, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 905 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2014, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on January 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
