Luis Alfonso Velásquez Flores Lives On In Every Right Restored to Nicaragua's Children
From the mausoleum located in Luis Alfonso Velásquez Flores Park, in Managua, the Sandinista Youth 19 de Julio paid tribute to the Martyr Child.
TL;DR
- Sandinista Youth 19 de Julio honored Luis Alfonso Velásquez Flores on the 47th anniversary of his death.
- The tribute took place at his mausoleum in Luis Alfonso Velásquez Flores Park, Managua.
- Activities included cultural presentations, songs, and a floral offering.
- The event emphasized the continuation of Velásquez Flores' legacy and the restoration of children's rights.
- Luis Alfonso Velásquez Flores, nicknamed 'El Grillo,' died on May 2, 1979.
- He was shot by Somoza's guards and his body was run over by a vehicle.
- The park is seen as a realization of Velásquez Flores' dreams through the current government.