Livia Gouverneur

Livia Margarita Gouverneur Camero (15 July 1941 – 1 November 1961) was a Venezuelan student who was killed during a protest in support of the Cuban Revolution and against the presence in Venezuela of allies of Fulgencio Batista. Her death has become a symbol of social justice in Venezuela.

Biography Born on 15 July 1941 in San Agustín, the eldest of eleven children; her parents were César Gouverneur and Lola Camero. She studied psychology at Central University of Venezuela (UCV). She was a member of the Communist Party of Venezuela (PCV).

Legacy The anniversary of her birth is celebrated in Venezuela, where her life has become an emblem of social justice. In 2013 student residences in Caracas were named after her. In 2022 Eirimar Malavé spoke about her death to the National Assembly, with a speech that ended with "Long live the Venezuelan woman, long live Livia Gouverneur."