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Elmo AvilesChilean journalist and internationalist revolutionary
Date of Birth: 01.01.1932
Country:  Chile |
Content:
- Elmo Catalán: A Chilean Revolutionary Journalist and Internationalist
- Career in Journalism and Revolution
- Underground Support and Guerrilla Involvement
- Tragedy in Bolivia
Elmo Catalán: A Chilean Revolutionary Journalist and Internationalist
Early Life and EducationElmo Catalán, a Chilean journalist and revolutionary, was born in Chile. He graduated from university in 1957 with a degree in journalism.
Career in Journalism and Revolution
Catalán began his journalistic career as an editor for the Communist Party of Chile's newspaper "El Siglo." He later worked for the Socialist newspaper "Noticias de ?ltima Hora." From 1961 to 1964, he was associated with Prensa Latina.
In 1964, Catalán became the head of the press group for the Popular Action Front, which supported Salvador Allende's presidential campaign. His investigative work uncovered connections between the Chilean military and fascist elements.
Underground Support and Guerrilla Involvement
Catalán was involved in establishing an underground support network for Bolivian revolutionaries in 1966. In 1968, he traveled to Bolivia and joined the National Liberation Army (ELN).
Tragedy in Bolivia
Catalán and his pregnant wife, Jenny Koeller, were killed on June 16, 1970. According to one theory, they were betrayed by a member of the ELN. Another theory suggests they were captured with CIA assistance and tortured before being killed. Koeller was struck in the base of the skull, while Catalán was poisoned.
