Roberto D'Aubuisson
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Roberto D'Aubuisson Arrieta (dohb-wee-SOHN;[2] 23 August 1943 – 20 February 1992) was a Salvadoran military officer, neo-fascist[3][4][5] politician, and death squad leader. In 1981, he co-founded and became the first leader of the far-right Nationalist Republican Alliance (ARENA) and served as president of the Legislative Assembly from 1982 to 1983.[6][7][8] He was a presidential candidate for 1984 presidential election, losing in the second round to José Napoleón Duarte, the former president of the Revolutionary Government Junta. After ARENA's loss in the 1985 legislative elections, D'Aubuisson stepped down in favor of Alfredo Cristiani and was designated as the party's honorary president for life.[9] D'Aubuisson was named by the United Nations' Truth Commission for El Salvador as having ordered the assassination of Óscar Romero, the archbishop of San Salvador in 1980.[10]
Roberto D'Aubuisson | |
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90th President of the Legislative Assembly | |
In office 26 April 1982 – 20 December 1983 | |
Preceded by | José Leandro Echeverría |
Succeeded by | María Julia Castillo Rodas |
Deputy of the Legislative Assembly | |
In office 26 April 1982 – 20 February 1992 | |
Constituency | San Salvador (1982–1988) La Libertad (1988–1992) |
Personal details | |
Born | Roberto D'Aubuisson Arrieta 23 August 1943 Santa Tecla, El Salvador |
Died | 20 February 1992(1992-02-20) (aged 48) San Salvador, El Salvador |
Political party | Nationalist Republican Alliance |
Spouse(s) | Yolanda Munguía (divorced) Luz María Angulo (his death) |
Children | 4 |
Relatives | Maribel Arrieta (cousin) |
Alma mater | Captain General Gerardo Barrios Military School School of the Americas |
Occupation | Military officer, politician |
Known for | Ordering the assassination of Óscar Romero |
Nickname(s) | Chele, Blowtorch Bob, The Major[1] |
Military service | |
Allegiance | El Salvador |
Branch/service | Salvadoran Army |
Years of service | 1963–1980 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | National Guard |
Commands | Death squads |
Battles/wars | Salvadoran Civil War |