Orlando Balbo

Orlando “Nano” Balbo

· He was born 24 October 1948 in Pellegrini.

· His grandparents were immigrants.

· His grandfather rented a dairy farm in 1945.

· He and brothers went to primary school in the city.

· He studied in school and he got degree to be a teacher.

· He was called for the military service in 1969.

· While he was doing the military service, Mr. Balbo taught in military school. He taught Mapuche children.

· Paulo Freire was his example as educator.

· He settled in Cipolletti.

· In the morning 24^th March in 1976 he was taken away and tortured by the police.

· He lost his hearing

· The Bishop Jaime de Nevares arranged an exile for Orlando in Italy.

· He abandoned Argentina and exiled in Rome till 1985.

· He stayed in Italy until 1985.

· When he returned to Argentina, he settled in Huncal and taught in a Mapuche Community.

· Mr Balbo worked in teacher the National University in Comahue.

· Guillermo Saccomanno wrote a book about Orlando Balbo .The book was published in 2011.

· Orlando received an Honoris Causa for his work .

References[edit]

Caminos de tiza: Orlando "Nano" Balbo. 06/08/11. TV Pública Argentina. Parte 1 y 2

Testimonio Nano Balbo Juicio en Neuquén.20/04/12. Elio Brat

Cartago 2012 Orlando Nano Balbo: Reflexiones e Imaginario. 02/09/12. Principio Esperanza. Parte 1, 2, 3 y 4

La UNLu otorgó Doctorado “Honoris Causa” a Orlando "Nano" Balbo. 18/12/15. unluvideos

Nano Balbo "DDHH de ayer y de hoy" charla en CPEM N° 7, Junín de los Andes.22/03/16. Fm Che Comunitaria

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