Jan 16, 2025
Nicaragua’s U.S.-backed dictator, Anastasio Somoza, had looted previous planes sent by Clemente, which were loaded with aid and medicine. The renowned baseball player believed his presence as a Latin American icon would pressure Somoza’s thugs to back off so that the aid could be distributed to those who desperately needed it.
Dave Zirin in The Progressive. Remember How Roberto Clemente Lived, Not How He Died
Thinking about the legacy of the humanitarian and star as his island home sits in darkness from power outages.
