Marcelino Perelló Valls facts for kids
Marcelino Perelló Valls (born 1944 – died August 5, 2017) was an important leader in the Mexican Student Movement of 1968. He represented the School of Sciences at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in a group called the National Strike Council (CNH). Perelló was also a member of the Mexican Communist Party (PCM) from 1965 until he passed away in 2017.
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What Was the Mexican Student Movement?
The Mexican Student Movement of 1968 was a time when many students in Mexico protested against the government. They wanted more freedom and democracy. Marcelino Perelló was a key figure in this movement, helping to organize and lead the students.
At the very start of the movement, on July 27, 1968, Marcelino Perelló was arrested. This happened after the police raided a building used by the Mexican Communist Party in Mexico City. Luckily, he was released the next day because of his connections.
Life After the Movement
After a very difficult event in October 1968, Marcelino Perelló had to leave Mexico. He went to Europe and lived there for 16 years. This time away from his home country is called "exile."
During his time in Europe, he lived in countries like France, Romania, and Spain. He continued his education and studied hard. In 1975, he earned a degree in Mathematics from the University of Bucharest in Romania. Two years later, he received a master's degree in Science from the same university.
Marcelino Perelló as a Professor
After his exile, Marcelino Perelló became a university professor. He loved to teach and share his knowledge.
- From 1977 to 1985, he taught at the University of Barcelona in Spain.
- Then, from 1985 to 1986, he taught at the Autonomous University of Sinaloa in Mexico.
- He also taught at the Autonomous University of Puebla from 1987 to 1988.
Finally, in 1990, he returned to his old university, the UNAM, where he had once been a Physics student. He became a professor at the School of Sciences there. During his student days at UNAM, he was a representative in the National Strike Council (CNH) and a top leader in the 1968 movement.
Later Life and Contributions
At the time of his death, Marcelino Perelló had an important role as the Secretary General of the Museo Universitario del Chopo. This is a university museum.
He was also a writer and a columnist for the newspaper Excélsior. He shared his thoughts and ideas with many people through his articles.
See also
In Spanish: Marcelino Perelló Valls para niños
