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=== Minister of the Interior ===
=== Minister of the Interior ===
During his tenure of the Ministry of the Interior, [[freedom of the press]] in Paraguay was severely limited. Several newspapers and radios like [[ABC Color]] or Radio [[Ñandutí]] faced restrictions and bans.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=Paraguay 1987 - Chapter V|url=http://www.cidh.org/countryrep/paraguay87eng/chap.5.htm|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.cidh.org}}</ref> In June 1979 Montanaro ordered the closure of the two newspapers [[Última Hora (Paraguay)|Ultima Hora]] and [[La Tribuna (Paraguay)|La Tribuna]] for a duration of 30 days.<ref name=":4" />
During his tenure of the Interior, [[freedom of the press]] in Paraguay was severely limited. Several newspapers and radios like [[ABC Color]] or Radio Ñandutí faced restrictions and bans.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=Paraguay 1987 - Chapter V|url=http://www.cidh.org/countryrep/paraguay87eng/chap.5.htm|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.cidh.org}}</ref> In June 1979 Montanaro ordered the closure of the two newspapers [[Última Hora (Paraguay)|Ultima Hora]] and [[La Tribuna (Paraguay)|La Tribuna]] for a duration of 30 days.<ref name=":4" />


Because members of the [[Opposition (politics)|opposition]] were kidnapped, tortured and murdered, Montanaro was [[excommunicated]] two times by Archbishops of [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Asunción|Asunción]]: [[Juan José Aníbal Mena Porta]] in 1969, and [[Ismael Blas Rolón Silvero|Ismael Rolón]] in 1971.<ref>David Kohut, Olga Vilella: Historical Dictionary of the "Dirty Wars". Scarecrow Press, Lanham, 2nd, expanded ed. 2010. ISBN 978-0-8108-5839-8. p. 235.</ref><ref>[https://www.ultimahora.com/la-iglesia-catolica-excomulgo-dos-ocasiones-montanaro-n220218.html La Iglesia Católica excomulgó en dos ocasiones a Montanaro]</ref>
Because members of the opposition were kidnapped, tortured and murdered, Montanaro was [[excommunicated]] two times by [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Asunción|Asunción]]: [[Juan José Aníbal Mena Porta]] in 1969, and [[Ismael Blas Rolón Silvero|Ismael Rolón]] in 1971.<ref>David Kohut, Olga Vilella: Historical Dictionary of the "Dirty Wars". Scarecrow Press, Lanham, 2nd, expanded ed. 2010. ISBN 978-0-8108-5839-8. p. 235.</ref><ref>[https://www.ultimahora.com/la-iglesia-catolica-excomulgo-dos-ocasiones-montanaro-n220218.html La Iglesia Católica excomulgó en dos ocasiones a Montanaro]</ref>


In 1987, he and other loyalists of Stroessner, took even a more stronger grip over the [[Colorado Party (Paraguay)|Partido Colorado]] and the governmental institutions of Paraguay.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Military Coup Topples Paraguay's Stroessner : Incoming President Promises Democracy, Respect for Rights|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-02-04-mn-1491-story.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Los Angeles Times|date=4 February 1989 |language=en-US}}</ref> This caused a fierce resistance from other politicians of the party and led to the eventual coup on the 3 February 1989.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2 August 2020|title=Abdo padre integró Cuatrinomio de Oro|url=https://www.ultimahora.com/abdo-padre-integro-cuatrinomio-oro-n2897850.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=[[Última Hora (Paraguay)|Ultima Hora]]|language=es-ES}}</ref>
In 1987, he and other loyalists of Stroessner, took even a more stronger grip over the [[Colorado Party (Paraguay)|Partido Colorado]] and the governmental institutions of Paraguay.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Military Coup Topples Paraguay's Stroessner : Incoming President Promises Democracy, Respect for Rights|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-02-04-mn-1491-story.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Los Angeles Times|date=4 February 1989 |language=en-US}}</ref> This caused a fierce resistance from other politicians of the party and led to the eventual February 1989.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2 August 2020|title=Abdo padre integró Cuatrinomio de Oro|url=https://www.ultimahora.com/abdo-padre-integro-cuatrinomio-oro-n2897850.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=[[Última Hora (Paraguay)|Ultima Hora]]|language=es-ES}}</ref>


=== Political Asylum ===
=== Political Asylum ===
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He died in [[Asunción]] on 10 September 2011, aged 89, from undisclosed causes.<ref>[https://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/09/11/general-lt-paraguay-obit-montanaro_8671528.html Forbes.com]{{dead link|date=January 2022|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
He died in [[Asunción]] on 10 September 2011, aged 89, from undisclosed causes.<ref>[https://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/09/11/general-lt-paraguay-obit-montanaro_8671528.html Forbes.com]{{dead link|date=January 2022|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>


Later it was known that Montanaro's son opened an [[offshore company]] through the [[Panama|Panamenian]] law firm [[Mossack Fonseca]] shortly before Montanaro died in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|date=21 June 2018|title=Montanaro tras "Monet"|url=https://www.abc.com.py/edicion-impresa/politica/montanaro-tras-monet-1714363.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=[[ABC Color]]|language=es}}</ref>
Later it was known that Montanaro's son opened an [[offshore company]] through the [[Panama|Panamenian]] law firm [[Mossack Fonseca]] shortly before Montanaro died.<ref>{{Cite web|date=21 June 2018|title=Montanaro tras "Monet"|url=https://www.abc.com.py/edicion-impresa/politica/montanaro-tras-monet-1714363.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=[[ABC Color]]|language=es}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 17:14, 13 October 2024

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Montanaro and the second or maternal family name is Ciarleti.
Sabino Augusto Montanaro
Minister of the Interior
In office
1966–1989
PresidentAlfredo Stroessner
Preceded byEdgar Ynsfrán
Succeeded byOrlando Machuca Vargas
Personal details
Born30 July 1922
Died10 September 2011 (aged 89)
Asunción, Paraguay

Sabino Augusto Montanaro Ciarleti (30 July 1922 – 10 September 2011) was a Paraguayan politician. He served as Minister of the Interior between 1966 and 1989 in Alfredo Stroessner government. Montanaro was also the first Vice President of the Partido Colorado.

Political life

Montanaro was an influential figure during the El Stronato,[1] often mentioned as one of the four closest politicians around Alfredo Stroessner (the so-called "Cuatrinomio de Oro"), and was blamed for many human rights violations.[1][2] He was the Minister of the Interior between 1966 and 1989, when the dictatorship of Stroessner was overthrown in a coup d'état.[3]

Minister of the Interior

During his tenure as Minister of the Interior, freedom of the press in Paraguay was severely limited. Several newspapers and radios like ABC Color or Radio Ñandutí faced restrictions and bans.[4] In June 1979 Montanaro ordered the closure of the two newspapers Ultima Hora and La Tribuna for a duration of 30 days.[4]

Because members of the opposition were kidnapped, tortured and murdered, Montanaro was excommunicated two times by Archbishops of Asunción: Juan José Aníbal Mena Porta in 1969, and Ismael Rolón in 1971.[5][6]

In 1987, he and other loyalists of Stroessner, took even a more stronger grip over the Partido Colorado and the governmental institutions of Paraguay.[7] This caused a fierce resistance from other politicians of the party and led to the eventual coup on February 3rd 1989.[8]

Political Asylum

After the coup against Stroessner, Montanaro sought asylum in the Honduran consulate in Asuncion.[3] A few days later, he appeared in Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras.[3] In Honduras he was compelled to abandon the Catholic faith[9] and become an evangelical preacher.[1] During his asylum in Honduras, Paraguay demanded his extradition on two occasions.[10] On 1 May 2009 he returned to Paraguay, stirring street protests by his return.[11] Courting with an arrest warrant since 1997 and accused for torture-related crimes, the protestors demanded him to be jailed in Tacumbú prison.[12] But due to his poor health condition, a judge ordered his detention in a hospital.[13] On the 24 of June 2009, he was jailed in Tacumbú prison. Following a visit from the country's Supreme Court judge, the court ordered his prison release but kept him under house arrest.[13][14]

Death

He died in Asunción on 10 September 2011, aged 89, from undisclosed causes.[15]

Later it was known that Montanaro's son opened an offshore company through the Panamenian law firm Mossack Fonseca shortly before Montanaro died.[16]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Día del reportero gráfico: la última foto a Sabino Augusto Montanaro". www.lanacion.com.py (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-01-08.
  2. ^ "Abdo padre integró Cuatrinomio de Oro". ultimahora.com (in European Spanish). 2 August 2020. Retrieved 2022-01-08.
  3. ^ a b c Servin, Pedro (2009-05-05). "Lugo: Dictatorship-era aide must tell of bodies". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2022-01-08.
  4. ^ a b "Paraguay 1987 - Chapter V". www.cidh.org. Retrieved 2022-01-08.
  5. ^ David Kohut, Olga Vilella: Historical Dictionary of the "Dirty Wars". Scarecrow Press, Lanham, 2nd, expanded ed. 2010. ISBN 978-0-8108-5839-8. p. 235.
  6. ^ La Iglesia Católica excomulgó en dos ocasiones a Montanaro
  7. ^ "Military Coup Topples Paraguay's Stroessner : Incoming President Promises Democracy, Respect for Rights". Los Angeles Times. 4 February 1989. Retrieved 2022-01-08.
  8. ^ "Abdo padre integró Cuatrinomio de Oro". Ultima Hora (in European Spanish). 2 August 2020. Retrieved 2022-01-08.
  9. ^ "Familia de temido ministro creó offshore - Secretos en paraísos fiscales - ABC Color". www.abc.com.py (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-01-08.
  10. ^ "Paraguay: Sabino Montanaro debe responder a la Justicia". Amnesty International (in Spanish). 2009-05-08. Retrieved 2022-01-08.
  11. ^ Regresa a Paraguay Sabino Augusto Montanaro Archived 2009-05-07 at the Wayback Machine
  12. ^ "Sabino Augusto Montanaro regresa al Paraguay luego de 20 años". ultimahora.com (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2022-01-08.
  13. ^ a b "Ex represor cumple arresto - - ABC Color". www.abc.com.py (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-01-08.
  14. ^ "Ministra Pucheta visitó a Montanaro en la cárcel de Tacumbú en el marco del habeas corpus presentado por su esposa". Poder Judicial (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-01-08.
  15. ^ Forbes.com[dead link]
  16. ^ "Montanaro tras "Monet"". ABC Color (in Spanish). 21 June 2018. Retrieved 2022-01-08.
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