The President of the Nation, Alberto Fernandezafter the news of the death of the human rights activist, Hebe de Bonafini at 93 years of age, decreed three days of national mourning in tribute to her.
The leader He defined Hebe as a “tireless fighter for human rights”, and with regret, “deep pain and respect” he said goodbye. Alberto Fernandez He also published a few words on the social network Twitter about the activist and who was the founder and president of the human rights organization Madres de Plaza de Mayo.
“With the departure of Hebe de Bonafini we lost a tireless fighter. Claiming truth and justice together with the Mothers and Grandmothers, she faced the genocidal when collective common sense went in another direction. With great affection and sincere regret, I say goodbye to her. Until always, she Hebe ”, he expressed Alberto Fernandez networking.
Hebe de Bonafini died this day, Sunday, November 20, at 9:20 am, on the day of sovereignty. His daughter Alejandra Bonafini, who was the one who announced the death of her mother, She thanked the current “demonstrations of love, accompaniment and concern” and also those from when she was admitted to the Italian Hospital in the city of La Plata. In turn, he requested a moment of privacy for the family and will later communicate about the tributes.
Words from Kicillof and the vice president
Besides of Presidentthe governor of the province of Buenos Aires, Axel Kicillof, described the human rights activist as “the most wonderful example of how loss and pain are transformed into tireless struggle and hope.”
Also, mentioning that “a unique person left” he said about Hebe: “these last days, at 93 years old and her body no longer strong, she insisted and went to the rounds on Thursdays. She wanted to be taken to the event at the Estadio Único (for Militancy Day). She could not. She has fought until her last breath for the homeland and the people, her people.”
On the other hand, also through social networks, the Vice President of the Nation, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, expressed her regret. “Dearest Hebe, Mother of Plaza de Mayo. World symbol of the fight for Human Rights. Pride of Argentina. God called you on the day of National SovereigntyIt must not be a coincidence. Just thank you and see you later.”