What is hector timerman?

Hector Timerman was an Argentine journalist, human rights activist and politician. He was born on December 16, 1953, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was the son of Jacobo Timerman, a prominent journalist and human rights activist who was imprisoned and tortured by Argentina's military dictatorship from 1977 until 1979.

Hector Timerman became known for his work as a journalist, covering topics such as human rights, politics, and foreign relations. He served as the editor of the Buenos Aires Herald, an English-language newspaper, for several years.

In 2003, Timerman was appointed as the Argentine ambassador to the United States by President Nestor Kirchner. He served in this role until 2008 when he was dismissed by President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, Nestor Kirchner's wife.

In 2010, Timerman was appointed as the Argentine Minister of Foreign Affairs by President Fernandez de Kirchner. He held this position until 2015 when he resigned due to health issues.

Timerman was also involved in various human rights organizations, including the Movement for Justice and Human Rights (MJDH) and the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, a group of mothers whose children were disappeared during the military dictatorship.

In 2017, Timerman passed away at the age of 65 from cancer. He is remembered as a passionate journalist and human rights advocate who fought for justice and democracy in Argentina.