[Legacy] Rogelio Pardo-Maurer, a national security leader, veteran, scholar, media commentator, and advocate for human freedom, passed away on March 17, 2024.
Known to many as Roger, Pardo-Maurer's brilliance shone through the many endeavors to which he dedicated his life. Bridging national security strategy with frontline courage, Pardo-Maurer's career encompassed leadership at the Pentagon and service in the U.S. Special Forces. He taught courses at Yale and the National War College, and authored multiple books on Latin America. Speaking five languages (English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian), Pardo-Maurer possessed a remarkable knack for interpreting complex global issues, rendering him a popular commentator on networks such as Univision and CNN. A tireless champion of freedom, his actions helped the lives of disenfranchised people from Kabul to Managua. A Renaissance man, Mr. Pardo-Maurer was well-known around Washington as a gifted pianist, artist and naturalist. His gregarious charisma, legendary wit, and exuberant love of life will be missed.
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