Distrito Histórico in Ciudad de Guatemala in Guatemala Department, — Central America
Assassination of Oliverio Castañeda de Leon
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 13, 2016
1. Assassination of Oliverio Castañeda de Leon Marker
pero siempre que haya pueblo
Habra revolucion"
Oliverio Castañeda de Leon
Secretario General de la
Asociacion de Estudiantes Universitarios
Cobardemente asesinado el 20 de Octubre de 1978
Homenjae Postumo de la
Asociacion de Estudiantes de Ciencias Económicos
"Manuel Cordero Quezada"
Guatemala, Noviembre de 1978
Marcador adicional:
Aqui
fue vilmente asesinada el
estudiante universitario
Oliverio Castañeda de Leon
A.E.U. le rinde homenaje
Asociacion de Estudiantes
Universitarios
Guatemala, Octubre de 1986
but as long as there is a people
there will be revolution."
Oliverio Castañeda de Leon
General Secretary of the
Association of University Students
Cowardly assassinated on October 20, 1978
Posthumous tribute from the
Association of Economic Science Students
"Manuel Cordero Quezada"
Guatemala, November, 1978
Additional marker:
Here was vilely assassinated
the university
this page online
Oliverio Castañeda de Leon
A.E.U. gives tribute to him
Association of University Students
Guatemala, October, 1986
Erected 1978 by Asociacion de Estudiantes de Ciencias Económicos "Manuel Cordero Quezada".
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Education • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is October 20, 1978.
Location. 14° 38.463′ N, 90° 30.843′ W. Memorial is in Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). It is in Distrito Histórico. It can be reached from 6a Avenida, on the left when traveling south. The markers are set into the floor in Pasaje Rubio on 6a Avenida some steps from 8a Calle in Zone 1 of Guatemala City. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 8a Calle, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala 01001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
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: Shopping Arcade (within shouting distance of this marker); The Central American Act of Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); Paseo de la Sexta (within shouting distance of this marker); The Aycinena Arcade (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Tragedy of the “Virgen de la Asunción” Safe Home (about 150 meters away); National Day of Dignity for the Victims of Guatemala's Armed Conflict
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 13, 2016
2. Assassination of Oliverio Castañeda de Leon additional marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 13, 2016
3. Assassination of Oliverio Castañeda de Leon Marker
The two markers can be seen exactly where Oliverio was gunned down after he left a peaceful protest in the nearby Plaza de la Constitución.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 13, 2016
4. Assassination of Oliverio Castañeda de Leon Marker
The markers are set into the floor inside the entryway to this set of shops known as Pasaje Rubio. The sign to the right of the entryway notes that the 6a Avenida in this area was officially changed to Avenida Oliverio Castañeda de León.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 875 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 16, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
