César di Candia

César di Candia was a prominent Uruguayan journalist and writer, celebrated for his impactful contributions to both journalism and literature. Born in 1929 in Florida, he began his career in 1954 at the newspaper El País and later worked with various influential publications, including Lunes, Marcha, and Búsqueda. Di Candia was known for his ability to blend serious political reporting with humor, and he received numerous accolades for his work, including the prestigious Bartolomé Hidalgo award in 2019. He authored several significant works, both non-fiction and fiction, with notable titles such as 'Los años del odio' and 'Los pobres no van al paraíso.' His legacy as a skilled interviewer and journalist is underscored by his groundbreaking interview with General Hugo Medina in 1991, which confirmed the use of torture during Uruguay's dictatorship. Di Candia passed away at the age of 95, leaving behind a rich body of work that continues to influence Uruguayan journalism.