Guillermo Cano Isaza
Colombian journalist and editor
Born
August 12th, 1925
100 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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