Draft:Rafael Vergara Navarro

Rafael Vergara Navarro (13 January 1949-16 August 2022) was a renowned Colombian lawyer, and environmentalist.

Vergara was born in Cartagena, Colombia. He studied Law at Universidad Externado de Colombia, graduating in 1972, and later would work at Superintendencia Bancaria, until 1978.

In 1977 he codirected the documentary "Cementerio Largo".

Vergara had grown at some point revolutionary beliefs which led him to join the 19th of April Movement. After feeling pressure against his political ideas, he obtained Asylum in México in 1979, where he resided for 12 years.

During his career as a lawyer, Vergara persistently worked in cases defending mangroves, and opposing the invasion of vacant State lots. He worked for Caracol Radio as an op ed writer.

Vergara was the son of local politician Rafael Vergara Támara. He had four children. Vergara had an affinity towards journalism.