Mario Firmenich

Mario Eduardo Firmenich (born 24 January 1948) is a former Argentine urban guerrilla leader and politician.

In 1987, He was sentenced to life in prison for killing a businessman and attempting to murder multiple politicians in Argentina but was pardoned by president Carlos Menem in 1990.

He was arrested for the first time in February 1974 for his actions with Montoneros, but released soon due to legal technicalities.

During the National Reorganization Process he lived in exile in different countries like Italy, Cuba, and Mexico.

After his release, he studied economy at UBA and graduated with honours, but due to his controversial figure classmates and a student political body (Franja Morada) petitioned that the honours be withdrawn.