About Miguel Nassar Haro
Lived 1924 – 2012 (aged 87). Miguel Nassar Haro was a Mexican politician.
Miguel Nazar Haro (26 September 1924 – 26 January 2012) was the head of Mexico's Dirección Federal de Seguridad (Federal Security Directorate) from 1978 to 1982. He started his career working for the secret-police chief Fernando Gutiérrez Barrios. During his time in the DFS, Nazar Haro and the Directorate were involved in the Mexican government's so called Dirty War, a series of state-crimes against leftist insurgents, social movements and the government's political opposition.
He was arrested in 2004 on charges stemming from the disappearance of a group of alleged guerrillas. In 2006, these charges were dropped.
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Who was Miguel Nassar Haro?
Mexican Federal Security Director from 1978 to 1982
When was Miguel Nassar Haro born?
Miguel Nassar Haro was born on 26 September 1924 in Pánuco.
When did Miguel Nassar Haro die?
Miguel Nassar Haro died on 26 January 2012 in Mexico City.
What was Miguel Nassar Haro's occupation?
Miguel Nassar Haro was a politician.
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Miguel Nassar Haro was Mexican.
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