Filiberto Ojeda Ríos

Puerto Rican-American guerilla leader

Filiberto Ojeda Ríos - Puerto Rican-American guerilla leader
Born

April 26th, 1933
91 years ago

Died

September 23rd, 2005
19 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Puerto Rico

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A guerilla leader and founder of the Boricua Popular Army, actively participated in the Puerto Rican independence movement. Engaged in various actions against U.S. government interests in Puerto Rico, including bank robberies to fund independence activities. Involved in armed resistance against U.S. authority, leading organizations seeking to achieve Puerto Rican sovereignty. Spent years in hiding before being killed during a standoff with FBI agents in 2005, which sparked significant protests in Puerto Rico and among supporters globally.

Founded the Boricua Popular Army

Led armed resistance actions for Puerto Rican independence

Was killed during a standoff with the FBI

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