Daniel Díaz Maynard


Dr. Daniel Díaz Maynard was an Uruguayan lawyer and politician.

Political role

Maynard was a deputy representing the department of Montevideo, from 1990 until 2005).
He was also an activist for human rights and worked to defend political prisoners and dissidents, many from neighbouring Argentina.

Political alignment

He was a member of the Broad Front political grouping supporting President Tabaré Vázquez, and had belonged to the Social Cristianos party, a branch of the Christian Democrats.

Death

He died in 2007. His remains are buried at the Central Cemetery of Montevideo.