Rubén Herrera Death | Passed Away | Obituary
Rubén Herrera Death – Dead: A great loss was made known to InsideEko. As friends and families of the deceased are mourning the passing of their loved and cherished Rubén Herrera.
Having heard about this great loss, the family of this individual is passing through pains, mourning the unexpected passing of their beloved.
This departure was confirmed through social media posts made by Twitter users who pour out tributes, and condolences to the family of the deceased.
The social movement of #Guatemala ; died of complications from #Covid19GT the assiduous Community Defender Rubén Herrera. On 11JUL19, he gave an interview to telesurtv about the rejection of the incursion of US troops in the department of Huehuetenango.
Está de luto el movimiento social de #Guatemala; falleció por complicaciones de #Covid19GT el asiduo Defensor Comunitario Rubén Herrera. El 11JUL19 brindó una entrevista a telesurtv sobre el rechazo a la incursión de tropas estadounidenses en el departamento de Huehuetenango. pic.twitter.com/jJBswBPT91
— Santiago Botón 🇬🇹 (@SantiagoteleSUR) July 23, 2020
“From PBI we deeply regret the passing of Rubén Herrera, a great person and human rights defender. We send our deepest condolences to all his loved ones, family and friends. His passing is a great loss to those who fight peacefully for a fairer world.”
“From PBI we deeply regret the passing of Rubén Herrera, a great person and human rights defender. We send our deepest condolences to all his loved ones, family and friends. His passing is a great loss to those who fight peacefully for a fairer world.” https://t.co/LfN69yzfl2 pic.twitter.com/UUw2HZLw0n
— Peace Brigades International – Canada (@PBIcanada) July 22, 2020
We regret the death of Rubén Herrera, a brave defender of the territory and the environment in the Departmental Assembly for the Defense of the Territory in Huehuetenango, #Guatemala . All our condolences to your loved ones. Their fight will continue to encourage our action.
Lamentamos el fallecimiento de Rubén Herrera, valiente defensor del territorio y el medio ambiente en la Asamblea Departamental por la Defensa del Territorio en Huehuetenango, #Guatemala. Todas nuestras condolencias a sus seres queridos. Su lucha seguirá alentando nuestra acción. pic.twitter.com/c6Bzgjltxk
— Amnistía Internacional Américas (@AmnistiaOnline) July 22, 2020
We join our comrades in Guate and the world in mourning the loss of Rubén Herrera who was a community leader, defender of the territory, mentor of young organizers and ally of women throughout his life. We are in solidarity with his family and ADH.
Nos unimos a nuestros camaradas en Guate y el mundo en el duelo ante la pérdida de Rubén Herrera quién fue durante toda su vida un líder comunitario, defensor del territorio, mentor de jóvenes organizadores y aliado de las mujeres. Estamos en solidaridad con su familia y la ADH. pic.twitter.com/c4S2RZqj0K
— NISGUA (@NISGUA_Guate) July 22, 2020
Rubén Herrera, member of the Departmental Assembly of the Peoples of Huehuetenango, ADH, former political prisoner and defender of human rights, has died. Our condolences and solidarity with her life partner Cecilia Mérida and with the Herrera family in these difficult times.
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Ha muerto Rubén Herrera, integrante de la Asamblea Departamental de los Pueblos de Huehuetenango, ADH, ex preso político y defensor de DDHH. Nuestro pésame y solidaridad con su compañera de vida Cecilia Mérida y con la familia Herrera en estos momentos difíciles.
📷 Nisgua pic.twitter.com/gIlheMfuCB— Defenders Project (@HRDPGuatemala) July 22, 2020
Very sad news about the early departure of the human rights and territory defender Rubén Herrera from #Guatemala . I join solidarity with loved ones and community. Rest in Power Ruben, your life and legacy will continue to be light for our struggles.
Muy triste noticia la de la partida anticipada del defensor de derechos humanos y del territorio Rubén Herrera de #Guatemala. Me uno a la solidaridad con sus seres queridos y comunidad. Descansa en Poder Rubén, tu vida y legado seguiran siendo luz para nuestras luchas. https://t.co/a9ptCxzYPy
— Erika Guevara-Rosas (@ErikaGuevaraR) July 22, 2020
We are still working on getting more details about the death, as family statement on the death is yet to be released.