Digna Ochoa
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Digna Ochoa (born Digna Ochoa y Plácido; May 15, 1964 – October 19, 2001)[2] was a human rights lawyer in Mexico.[3] During her career, Ochoa had represented some of Mexico's poorest constituents against government interests.[4] On October 19, 2001, Ochoa was shot dead by unknown assailants at her office in Mexico City. Mexican state authorities initially declared her death a suicide, however amongst objections from human rights activists the investigation into her death was reopened in 2005.[4] In 2021, Mexico admitted wrongdoing in the investigation of Ochoa's death.[5]
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Born | Digna Ochoa y Plácido[1] (1964-05-15)May 15, 1964 |
Died | October 19, 2001(2001-10-19) (aged 37) Colonia Roma, Mexico City, Mexico |
Cause of death | Assassination by gunshots |
Education | Universidad Veracruzana |
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