Description: (Priest)
Jon de Cortina Garaigorta, S.J. was a notable Jesuit priest, engineer, and activist recognized for his contributions during the Salvadoran Civil War. He established Pro-Búsqueda, an organization dedicated to finding children who went missing during the conflict. Additionally, Cortina was a respected professor at the Central American University (UCA) in El Salvador. His remarkable survival of the Jesuit community massacre at UCA in November 1989 demonstrated his unwavering commitment to his humanitarian efforts and his resilience in challenging circumstances.