Arnaldo Ochoa
Cuban general (1930–1989) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ochoa and the second or maternal family name is Sánchez.
Arnaldo Tomás Ochoa Sánchez (1930 – July 13, 1989) was a Cuban general who was executed by the government of Fidel Castro after being found guilty of a variety of crimes including drug smuggling and treason.
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Arnaldo Ochoa | |
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Born | 1930 Cacocum, Cuba |
Died | July 13, 1989 (aged 58–59) Baracoa, Cuba |
Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
Buried | Havana's Cemetery |
Allegiance | Cuba |
Service/ | Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces |
Rank | General |
Battles/wars | Cuban Revolution Bay of Pigs Invasion Angolan Civil War Ogaden War |
Awards | "Hero of the Revolution" |
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