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Arturo Pérez de Alejo Rodríguez

1951 – 2017

Cuban dissident

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About Arturo Pérez de Alejo Rodríguez

Lived 1951 – 2017 (aged 65–66). Arturo Pérez de Alejo Rodríguez was a Cuban human rights defender, known for Cuba.

Arturo Pérez de Alejo Rodríguez (1951 – 25 January 2017) was a Cuban dissident and had been declared as a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International.

He was president of the human rights organization Frente Escambray and activist supporter of the Varela project. He was a member of the Democratic Action Movement, National Action Party and the Independent Democratic Front.

He was imprisoned during the Black Spring in 2003 and sentenced to 20 years in prison.

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Important facts

Born

1951, Manicaragua

Birth century

20th century

Died

25 January 2017, Miami

Occupation

Human rights defender

Nationality

Cuba

Known for

Cuba

Also known as

Arturo Perez de Alejo Rodriguez

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1962 – 2016

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Arturo Pérez de Alejo Rodríguez?

Cuban dissident

When was Arturo Pérez de Alejo Rodríguez born?

Arturo Pérez de Alejo Rodríguez was born in 1951 in Manicaragua.

When did Arturo Pérez de Alejo Rodríguez die?

Arturo Pérez de Alejo Rodríguez died on 25 January 2017 in Miami.

What was Arturo Pérez de Alejo Rodríguez's occupation?

Arturo Pérez de Alejo Rodríguez was a human rights defender.

What was Arturo Pérez de Alejo Rodríguez known for?

Arturo Pérez de Alejo Rodríguez was known for Cuba.

What nationality was Arturo Pérez de Alejo Rodríguez?

Arturo Pérez de Alejo Rodríguez was Cuban.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arturo Pérez de Alejo Rodríguez

· Wikidata: Q4801784

· DBpedia: Arturo Pérez de Alejo Rodríguez

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arturo Pérez de Alejo Rodríguez. https://biography.guide/arturo-perez-de-alejo-rodriguez/

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