Héctor Gramajo
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Héctor Alejandro Gramajo Morales (? - 12 March 2004) was a general in the Guatemalan Army who served as Defense Minister from 1987 to 1990. He also ran unsuccessfully as the Frente de Unidad Nacional's candidate for the presidency in 1995.[1]
He studied at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government where he obtained a degree in public administration. He was found civilly liable for $47.5 million dollars for having command responsibilty under the Torture Victim Protection Act and Alien Tort Claims Act for the abusing parties. [1]. He did not contest the lawsuit or pay the damages and in 1995, his entry visa was revoked [2] preventing him from re-entering the United States.
He was killed on 12 March 2004 at his ranch at Santo Tomás, Sacatepéquez department, after he and his son were attacked by a swarm of africanized bees.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Amnesty International. USA - A Safe Haven For Torturers. Retrieved on August 13, 2006.
- ^ PSB. Justice and The Generals. Retrieved on August 13, 2006.
