About
Leader in the campesino uprising in El Salvador, when it belonged to the Federal Republic of Central America.
Before Fame
He was a plantation worker who became politically involved when his brother was arrested.
Trivia
He has been seen as a symbol of rebellion and liberty for the political left in El Salvador.
Family Life
His family belonged to the Taytes, or chiefs, of the Nonualco in El Salvador.
Associated With
He inspired poems written by Roque Dalton.
