Jesús Blancornelas
Journalist and co-founder of Zeta Magazine
Born
1936
89 years ago
Died
November 23rd, 2006
18 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Mexico
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Co-founded Zeta Magazine, a critical publication addressing drug trafficking and corruption in Mexico. Contributed to investigative journalism that challenged governmental narratives and brought attention to the violence faced by journalists. Survived an assassination attempt in 1997, highlighting the risks taken in reporting in dangerous environments. Continued to write and edit until death.
Co-founded Zeta Magazine in 1980
Survived an assassination attempt in 1997
Published investigative pieces on drug cartels
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