On the 44th anniversary of the assassination of Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero on March 24, 1983, various individuals and organizations commemorated his legacy and denounced ongoing militarization and repression in El Salvador. Romero, murdered by US-backed forces, is celebrated for his defense of the poor and condemnation of human rights abuses. His assassination remains a symbol of the struggle against right-wing violence. Events are planned to honor his memory, highlighting the relevance of his message in today's context of injustices, such as unjust arrests and deaths of innocents. Romero was canonized as a saint in 2018, further solidifying his legacy.
Monseñor Óscar Romero was killed 44 years ago, today. In Episode 4 of my podcast #UnderTheShadow, about 1980s #ElSalvador, I visit the chapel where he was killed. His spirit & legacy live on. He was canonized as a saint in 2018. Foto @tejiendomemoria #TDIH https://t.co/rLWtwlVTEQ https://t.co/h5SUGT2nDI
From human rights group Tutela Legal: "On the 44th anniversary of his martyrdom, we remember Romero's call to stop the repression by the army against the civilian population. This repression is visible today in unjust arrests, disappearances & deaths of innocents behind bars"🧵⬇️ https://t.co/4IbghIeriD
🕯️Today marks the 44th anniversary of the assassination of Archbishop Óscar Romero by US-backed forces. Join us Wednesday as we defend his legacy in the face of renewed militarization and repression in El Salvador ⬇️ https://t.co/64vvoXkaA3
42 years ago, March 24 1982, three Salvadoran refugees announced their decision to seek sanctuary at Berkeley’s University Lutheran Chapel, inaugurating what would become the Sanctuary Movement https://t.co/SEoKv9B1hE
If Monseñor Romero were alive today, he would defend the rights of the accused REGARDLESS of their guilt or innocence on the principle that every single person must be treated as human being. Today, Monseñor would be considered an enemy of the Salvadoran state. #SanRomeroVive https://t.co/PkVqjq2uyI
Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero was assassinated on this day in 1983. He became a target of right-wing violence for his courageous struggle against poverty and US-backed right-wing repression. https://t.co/pXdUWAPYFC