Manuel Galich

guatemala, playwright, minister, revolution of 1944, theatre

Born Nov 30, 1913

Havana, Guatemala

Passed Away Aug 31, 1984 Havana, Guatemala

Lifespan 70 years old

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"The theatre must be a weapon of political awakening and human dignity."

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Guatemalan playwright, historian, and revolutionary Minister of Education and Foreign Affairs during the October Revolution.

Biographical Record

Manuel Galich López was a leading revolutionary playwright, political activist, and diplomat who played a central role in the overthrow of dictator Jorge Ubico in 1944.

Under Presidents Arévalo and Árbenz, Galich served as President of Congress, Minister of Public Education, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, championing indigenous literacy and anti-imperialist diplomacy.

His theatrical satires, including 'El tren amarillo' (The Yellow Train) and 'Pujés', offered brilliant critiques of foreign corporate exploitation in Central America, cementing his place in Latin American dramatic arts.

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Final Resting Place

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Colón Cemetery
Havana, Guatemala

                         GPS: 23.1250, -82.3950                    

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