New
Back

Juan Nemias Azema Muñoz

Empleado Bencinera — 19 years old.

Background

StatusValech-Rettig Commission Violation of Human Rights
DateAugust 12, 1983
LocationSantiago, RM Metropolitana
Age19 years old
OccupationEmpleado Bencinera
AffiliationSin Militancia

Case summary

Juan Nemias Azema Muñoz was a 19-year-old young man who worked as an employee at a gas station. On August 12, 1983, he was killed by State agents in Santiago after being shot while on his way to work during the curfew. His death was classified as a human rights violation resulting from the excessive use of force by uniformed personnel.

Automatically generated summary. Please consult the original sources below for verified information.

Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos[1]

Juan Nemías AZEMA MUÑOZ, 19 years old, worked at a gas station.

In the early hours of August 12, he left for work, unaware that the curfew was still in effect. He was shot to death by uniformed personnel at the corner of Calle Colón and Padre Hurtado.

In consideration of the evidence presented, this Commission is convinced that Juan Nemías Azema was killed by State agents who, through the excessive use of force, violated his human rights.

View original source

References

  1. 1

How to cite this record

DondeEstan.cl (2026). Juan Nemias Azema Muñoz. Retrieved on June 4, 2026, from https://dondeestan.cl/record/juan-nemias-azema-munoz. Original sources: Museum of Memory (https://interactivos.museodelamemoria.cl/victims/?p=991).