Historical Events tagged with "posadas"

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Crime & Law

Cardinal Juan Jesús Posadas Ocampo Assassinated

May 24th, 1993 31 years ago

Juan Jesús Posadas Ocampo, a Roman Catholic cardinal, was assassinated alongside five others during a violent shootout at Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport in Mexico. The incident occurred in a context of escalating drug-related violence, where authorities believed the cardinal may have been mistakenly caught in a confrontation between rival drug cartels. The airport became the scene of chaos as shots rang out, resulting in multiple casualties.

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Politics & Government

Gervasio Antonio de Posadas Appointed Supreme Director

January 31st, 1814 211 years ago

Gervasio Antonio de Posadas was appointed as the Supreme Director of the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata during a time of political instability. He was chosen to lead due to his reputation and the need for a strong hand to navigate the challenges facing the emerging nation, including external threats and internal divisions. The decision was made amidst a climate of revolutionary fervor as the provinces sought autonomy from Spanish colonial rule.

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