Eugenio Berríos
Chilean biochemist who produced chemical weapons for DINA.
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Eugenio Berríos Sagredo (14 November 1947 – c. November 1992) was a Chilean biochemist and member of the Dirección de Inteligencia Nacional (DINA). He produced sarin as part of Proyecto Andrea and also manufactured anthrax and botulism for the DINA. After fleeing to Uruguay in October 1991 to avoid testifying about the assassination of Orlando Letelier, he was disappeared and murdered by Chilean and Uruguayan intelligence agencies.
Did You Know?
- The Uruguayan film director Esteban Schroeder produced a movie, Matar a todos, loosely based on Berríos' murder.
- The movie was adapted from the book 99 por ciento asesinado by Uruguayan writer Pablo Vierci.
- Matar a todos was presented at the San Sebastián International Film Festival.
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When and where was Eugenio Berríos born?
Eugenio Berríos was born on 14 November 1947 in Santiago, Chile.
Where did Eugenio Berríos study?
Eugenio Berríos studied at University of Chile.
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