Álvaro Ulcué Chocué

Álvaro Ulcué Chocué

Álvaro Ulcué Chocué

Álvaro Ulcué Chocué is a Colombian activist. Born on July 16, 1943 in Caldono, Álvaro Ulcué Chocué has been recognized for their work as human rights defender, activist, Catholic priest. Details of the life and career of this Colombian figure are documented in public sources such as Wikipedia.

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Biography

Álvaro Ulcué Chocué (July 16, 1943 – November 10, 1984) was a Colombian Catholic priest and a member of the Paez people who became an activist in the defense of the rights of his people, as well as other ethnic minorities and poor people of his country. He used to denounce cases of violence and abuses of power, especially during his homilies. His intention to organize his people to recover their ancestral lands created tensions with landowners, who accused him of an uprising. He was murdered by two men on November 10, 1984 in Santander de Quilichao. The crime remains unpunished.

Personal Life

Álvaro Ulcué Chocué was born on July 16, 1943 in Caldono. As a Catholic priest, activist, human rights defender, Álvaro Ulcué Chocué is part of the public figures documented from Colombia.

References

  1. "Álvaro Ulcué Chocué." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Álvaro_Ulcué_Chocué
  2. "Wikidata entity: Q8076767 — Álvaro Ulcué Chocué." https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8076767

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