Pedro Ferriz de Con
Journalist and news presenter
Born
December 12th, 1950
74 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Mexico
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A prominent journalist who dedicated a career to informing the Mexican public through radio and television. Gained recognition for hosting several news programs and participated in various journalistic endeavors. Served as a mentor for young journalists and emphasized the importance of journalistic integrity and ethics. Advocated for freedom of expression and the necessity of objective reporting in media.
Hosted the news program 'El Noticiero' on Televisa
Founded the news program 'Hechos' in 1997
Received multiple awards for journalism excellence
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