Quetzaltenango, Guatemala — Central America
The Death of Remigio Mérida
Ciudadano del Mundo Libre:
Aqui cayó Remigio Merida H., niño quezalteco de 12 años de edad, victima inocente de los conculcadores del derecho y la libertad.
El Colegio Americano, consagra a la memoria del héroe inocente, este sencillo recuerdo en el primer aniversario de su doloroso sacrificio.
Quezaltenango, 15 de Otbre. de 1945
Citizen of the Free World:
Here fell Remigio Mérida H., a 12 year old child of Quetzaltenango, an innocent victim of those who are against the law and freedom.
The American School consecrates to the memory of an innocent hero this simple memorial on the first anniversary of his painful sacrifice.
Quetzaltenango, October 15, 1945
Erected 1945 by Colegio Americano de Quetzaltenango.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is October 15, 1945.
Location. 14° 50.02′ N, 91° 31.15′ W. Marker is in Quetzaltenango. Marker is on 7a Calle just east of 13 Avenida, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12-23 7a Calle, Quetzaltenango 09001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. La Exposición Artesanal e Industrial (within shouting distance of this marker); Cultural Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Discovery of the Virgin of Sorrows (within shouting distance of this marker); Cathedral of the Holy Spirit (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Quetzaltenango City Hall (about 150 meters away); Rafael Landívar University (about 180 meters away); Juan José Ortega (about 240 meters away); The German School of Guatemala (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quetzaltenango.
Regarding The Death of Remigio Mérida. The student Remigio Mérida was killed here in the days prior to the October 20, 1944 Revolution against the Ubico regime. Police and soldiers shot at protesters here, near the central park, killing Mérida and injuring others. Only a few days later Ubico would be overthrown and the "10 Years of Spring" (1944-1954) of Guatemalan democracy would begin. La Hora, October 8, 2008
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.