Héctor Benigno Varela
Héctor Benigno Varela | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 27, 1875 |
| Died | January 27, 1923 (aged 48) |
| Cause of death | Assassination by gunshot |
| Occupation | Military officer |
| Known for | Massacres against strikers of Patagonia Rebelde |
| Opponent | Argentine Regional Workers' Federation |
Héctor Benigno Varela (January 27, 1875 – January 27, 1923) was an Argentine military officer, best known for having been responsible for the massacre of between 300 and 1,500 workers in the Santa Cruz province, during the events that became known as Patagonia Rebelde.