Guillermo Cano Isaza

Colombian journalist and editor

Guillermo Cano Isaza - Colombian journalist and editor
Born

August 12th, 1925
99 years ago

Died

December 17th, 1986
38 years ago — 61 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Colombia

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A prominent Colombian journalist and editor, Cano Isaza focused on investigative reporting. He served as the director of the newspaper El Espectador. Cano Isaza covered issues related to violence and corruption in Colombia, particularly the drug trade. His work brought attention to the challenges facing the country during a turbulent period in its history. In 1986, he was murdered in Bogotá, a crime linked to his reporting on drug cartels.

Directed El Espectador for many years

Highlighted issues of drug trade and violence

Murdered in 1986 due to journalistic work

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