Chato Galante facts for kids
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José María Galante Serrano (born in 1948, died on March 28, 2020) was a Spanish human rights activist. He was often known as "Chato" Galante. He worked to help people who were treated unfairly by the government.
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Chato Galante's Fight for Freedom
Chato Galante was born in Madrid, Spain. When he was a young man, Spain was ruled by a leader named Francisco Franco. During this time, many people who disagreed with the government were arrested.
In 1969, Chato Galante was arrested by a special police group. He was treated very badly while he was held. Later, he joined a group called the Revolutionary Communist League. This group wanted to change how Spain was run. Because of his actions, he was arrested again in 1971.
He was finally set free in 1977. This happened because a new law was passed. This law, called the amnesty law, let many political prisoners go free. These were people who had been jailed for their beliefs.
Trying to Make a Difference
After he was released, Chato Galante tried to become a local politician in Madrid. He ran for elections in 1979 and 1983. However, he did not win these elections. He still wanted to help make Spain a better place.
Sharing His Story in a Film
In 2018, Chato Galante was part of an important Spanish film. It was a documentary called El silencio de otros (which means The Silence of Others). This film was about the time when Francisco Franco ruled Spain. It showed how many people suffered during those years. The documentary was very well-known and was even considered for the Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars.
Remembering Chato Galante
Chato Galante passed away on March 28, 2020, in Madrid. He died from COVID-19, a sickness that spread around the world in 2020. He is remembered for his bravery and for fighting for human rights.
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