Distrito Histσrico in Ciudad de Guatemala in Guatemala Department, — Central America
Murder of Abner Abdiel Hernandez Orellana
Muerte de Abner Abdiel Hernandez Orellana
Inscription.
Poder Estudiantil Abner 93
del I.N.M.N.
rinde homenaje a la memoria de:
Abner Abdiel Hernandez O.
siendo este lugar testigo de su muerte
al frente de la lugar estudiantil 93
Presidente: Erwin Morales Montenegro
Vice-Presidente: Jose Luis Catun
Secretaria: Olga Marina Coti
Tesorero: Edwin Chim Arias
Guatemala September 93
“Student Power Abner 93”
of the Teachers Night School Institute (I.N.M.N.)
give tribute to the memory of:
Abner Abdiel Hernandez O.
in this place that saw his death
in front of this house of study in 1993.
President: Erwin Morales Montenegro
Vice-President: Josι Luis Catun
Secretary: Olga Marina Coti
Treasurer: Edwin Chim Arias
Guatemala, September 1993
Erected 1993 by La Asociacion de Estudiantes del INMN.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1993.
Location. 14° 38.375′ N, 90° 30.656′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). It is in Distrito Histσrico. It is on 9a Avenida just south of 9a Calle, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Fire in Guatemala City (a few steps from this marker); Students Massacred on April 12, 1962 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Doctor Adolfo Mijangos Lσpez (about 90 meters away); Julio and Enrique de la Riva (about 150 meters away); First Cathedral in Guatemala City (about 180 meters away); Memorial to the Victims of Guatemala's Armed Conflict (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Aycinena Arcade (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Conrado de la Cruz and Herlindo Cifuentes Castillo (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de Guatemala.
Regarding Murder of Abner Abdiel Hernandez Orellana. Abner Abdiel Hernandez was a 17 year-old student shot by a Congressional bodyguard at this location on May 11, 1993 during protests against the Serrano government.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 6, 2016
3. Additional marker on the founding of the Teachers Night School in 1948 and 50th anniversary
A.E.I.N.M.N.
Asociacion de Estudiantes rinde homenaje al Instituto Normal Mixto Nocturno, en sus bodas de oro, que es el primero y unicion de caracter oficial para la clase trabajadora, nacio de los postulados democraticos de la Revolucion de Octubre de 1944 para dar a los trabajadores manuales e intelectuales la esperada ocasion de continuar su desarrollo cultural sistematico y fue, precisamente como un merecido homenaje a los trabajadores de Guatemala.
Nombres de los participantes en el homenaje.
Guatemala, 17 de mayo de 1998

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 6, 2016
4. Additional Abner Abdiel Hernandez Orellana Marker
Outside of the National Central School of Commercial Sciences (Escuela Nacional Central de Ciencias Comerciales) nearby at 10a Avenida 9-40, is this additional marker also dedicated to Abner Hernandez. It reads:
Abner A. Hernandez O.
1993-1994
E.N.C.C.C.
Comercio
13 de mayo
Los mαrtires no se lloran
‘‘Se imitan!!
English translation: Abner A. Hernαndez O.
1993-1994
E.N.C.C.C.
Commerce
May 13
Dont cry for martyrs
Imitate them!!
1993-1994
E.N.C.C.C.
Comercio
13 de mayo
Los mαrtires no se lloran
‘‘Se imitan!!
English translation: Abner A. Hernαndez O.
1993-1994
E.N.C.C.C.
Commerce
May 13
Dont cry for martyrs
Imitate them!!
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,712 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 21, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.

