Herme Medina Agüero

Hermenegildo Medina Agüero (Pilar, April 13, 1944 – id. June 11, 2016), better known by his pseudonym Herme Medina Agüero; was a Paraguayan poet, singer, harpist, orator and music performer. Opposer to Alfredo Stroessner's regime and author of more than 120 poetic works, he is one of the representatives of the folklore of the Ñeembucú Department, receiving in 2006 a recognition as an outstanding writer by Mercosur authorities.

Biography

Children and youth Born in the 6th Medina Company, district of Pilar, on April 13, 1944; he is the third son of Feliciano Medina Álvarez and Atanacia de Jesús Agüero Falcón. When he was 7 years old, he entered High School No. 190, today Educational Center No. 5 of the Medina Company, until he finished elementary school. His last teacher was Prof. Tito Arsacio Benítez. He occupied the first place in educational application, obtaining a total of 107 points and an average of 8. He participated in the First International Congress of Guarani Language, in Pilar, and on December 6, 2014, under the auspices of the Athenaeum of Guarani Language and Culture and with the presence of the Municipality of Humaitá, he participated in the Second International Congress of Guarani Language, in Humaitá.

Death Herme Medina Agüero died on Saturday, June 11, 2016; due to complications with prostate cancer, a disease he had been suffering from for years. After his death, the website of the Association of Musicians of Pilar held a commemoration for him. His works continue to be transmitted through national radio stations and broadcast on the Internet.