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FAX:

Mr. Oscar Berger Perdomo
President of the Republic
Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala

Via Fax +502 2253 0801
cc. Interior Ministry, Fax +502 2413-8658

Dear Mr President

I am writing to express my absolute condemnation of the tragic murder of Pedro Zamora Alvarez, General Secretary of the ITF-affiliated port union STEPQ, on the evening of 15 January.

As you may know, Pedro Zamora and his two children were attacked by gunmen as they left the port area. Zamora was shot in the face. His three year old son was injured in the hail of bullets.

Mr. President, it would seem that Pedro Zamora's violent assassination was directly linked to his trade union activity and to his role in recent industrial conflicts in the port of Quetzal. I am sure you would agree with me that anti-trade union violence is utterly unacceptable and that this murder must not go unpunished.

I would ask you therefore to intervene to start an immediate investigation into this horrific incident and ensure that those responsible face proper justice.

I would be grateful to hear your comments on this case,

Yours sincerely

Protest Email

For the attention of:
Presidente Constitucional de la República de Guatemala
Foreign Minister, Republic of Guatemala
Paymaster General and Head of the Ministry of Public Affairs
President of the Supreme Court of Justice

Dear Sirs

I am writing to express my absolute condemnation of the tragic murder of Pedro Zamora Alvarez, General Secretary of the ITF-affiliated port union STEPQ, on the evening of 15 January.

As you may know, Pedro Zamora and his two children were attacked by gunmen as they left the port area. Zamora was shot in the face. His three year old son was injured in the hail of bullets.

Sirs, it would seem that Pedro Zamora's violent assassination was directly linked to his trade union activity and to his role in recent industrial conflicts in the port of Quetzal. I am sure you would agree with me that anti-trade union violence is utterly unacceptable and that this murder must not go unpunished.

I would ask you therefore to intervene to start an immediate investigation into this horrific incident and ensure that those responsible face proper justice.

I would be grateful to hear your comments on this case,

Solidarity email:

Sindicato de Trabajadores Empresa Portuaria - Quetzal
Km. 111 Carretera a San Jose e 12 Tapa
Escuintla

Dear colleagues

I am writing to express my sincerest condolences on the death of your General Secretary Pedro Zamora Alvarez, murdered on 15 January by a death squad. Please pass on my heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved family, and convey my best wishes for the recovery of his injured child. Pedro will not be forgotten.

I would also be grateful if you could pass on a message to the port workers of Guatemala that their courage and determination is an inspiration to all. Their example inspires trade unionists everywhere. They have our full support.

Yours sincerely

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