Rafael Vergara Navarro

Rafael Vergara Navarro (Cartagena, Colombia 13 January 1949–16 August 2022) was a Colombian lawyer, and environmentalist.

Life Vergara was born in Cartagena, Colombia. He studied Law at Universidad Externado de Colombia, and later would work at Superintendencia Bancaria, until 1978.

In 1977, he co-directed the documentary "Cementerio Largo".

19th of April Movement Vergara had grown, at some point, to hold revolutionary beliefs which led him to join the 19th of April Movement. he obtained asylum in México in 1979,

Career During his career as a lawyer, Vergara persistently worked in cases defending mangroves, and opposing the invasion of vacant State lots. He worked for Caracol Radio as an op ed writer. Vergara had an affinity towards journalism.

Family He had four children.