Zona 10 in Ciudad de Guatemala in Guatemala Department, — Central America
Assassination of Dr. Alberto Fuentes Mohr
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 5, 2014
1. Assassination of Dr. Alberto Fuentes Mohr Marker
En este sitio fue vilmente asesinado
el 25 de enero de 1979, por
las fuerzas del oscurantismo el
Dr. Alberto Fuentes Mohr
figura señera en la fundación de la
Social-Democracia en Guatemala en la
defensa de la democracia y de las causas
nobles de las mayorias del pais.
Guatemala, 25 enero 2010
Partido Socialista Democratico (PSD)
Asociación Dr. Alberto Fuentes Mohr
On this site was vilely assassinated on
January 25, 1979 by
the forces of darkness
Dr. Alberto Fuentes Mohr
notable figure in the foundation of
Democratic Socialism in Guatemala in
the defense of democracy and the noble
causes of the majority of the country.
Guatemala, January 25, 2010
Social Democracy Party
Dr. Alberto Fuentes Mohr Association
Erected 2010 by Asociación Dr. Alberto Fuentes Mohr.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is January 25, 1979.
Location.
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Regionally, it is in North America, specifically in Central America, in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Founding of the Botanical Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Military Academy of Guatemala (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Monument of the Star (about 120 meters away); Miguel Garcia Granados (about 180 meters away); The Chapel of Nuestra Señora de las Angustias (about 210 meters away); The Tower of the Reformer (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); José María Reina Barrios (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Israel and Guatemala Monument (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de Guatemala.
Regarding Assassination of Dr. Alberto Fuentes Mohr. Dr. Alberto Fuentes Mohr (1927-1979) was a Guatemalan economist and politician, as well as one of the founding members of the Social Democracy political party in Guatemala. He was both Finance Minister and Foreign Minister before being forced into exile in 1970. Upon returning to Guatemala in 1974 he became more involved in politics, becoming elected as a national
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 5, 2014
2. Assassination of Dr. Alberto Fuentes Mohr Marker
View looking south down Avenida La Reforma with the Escuela Politécnica (Military Academy) on the left of the avenue. The marker is visible here in the lower right of the picture.
Photographed by EC Audiovisual Service, July 2, 1965
3. Dr. Fuentes Mohr (right) and Walter Hallstein of the European Economic Commission
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 26, 2018
4. Grave of Dr. Alberto Fuentes Mohr
The grave of Dr. Fuentes Mohr is at the Quetzaltenango General Cemetery. It is about 100 meters to the west after entering the cemetery, on the right of the Fuentes Mohr Family Tomb. It reads:
Dr. Alberto Fuentes Mohr
1927-1979
“Mi amor a Guatemala no termina con mi muerte. Perdurara siempre en el corazón de los guatemaltecos que luchan por mantener su dignidad y asegurar su libertad.”
English translation:
Dr. Alberto Fuentes Mohr
1927-1979
"My love for Guatemala does not end with my death. It will always remain in the hearts of Guatemalans who struggle to maintain their dignity and ensure their freedom."
1927-1979
“Mi amor a Guatemala no termina con mi muerte. Perdurara siempre en el corazón de los guatemaltecos que luchan por mantener su dignidad y asegurar su libertad.”
Dr. Alberto Fuentes Mohr
1927-1979
"My love for Guatemala does not end with my death. It will always remain in the hearts of Guatemalans who struggle to maintain their dignity and ensure their freedom."
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2014, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,380 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 14, 2014, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on January 17, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
