Diana Turbay
Diana Turbay was a prominent Colombian journalist known for her investigative reporting. She gained national recognition during the tumultuous times of the Colombian drug wars, particularly for her work covering the activities of notorious drug lords like Pablo Escobar. Tragically, Turbay was kidnapped and later murdered in 1991, an event that highlighted the severe risks faced by journalists in Colombia. She is remembered for her courage and commitment to uncovering the truth.
Born on Jan 01, 1991 (34 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 2 | 5.50 | 0.12% | +50% | 50,882,884 | 91,902 | $350,000 | 632$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 7,793 | $89,000 | 64$ |
| Totals | 3 | 61,730,794 | 99,695 | $439,000 | 696$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Colombia:
Diana Turbay is the mother of Miguel Uribe Turbay and was depicted in a mural created in his honor.
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Colombia:
Diana Turbay's family is referenced in the context of suffering due to the political violence in Colombia.
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Dominican Republic:
Diana Turbay was a journalist and the mother of Miguel Uribe Turbay, who was murdered by drug traffickers.
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United Kingdom:
His mother, journalist Diana Turbay, was killed in 1991 in a rescue attempt after she was kidnapped by the Medellin drugs cartel.
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Colombia:
Diana Turbay is the mother of Miguel Uribe and is mentioned in the context of hoping for a miracle.
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Colombia:
The scholarship created in 1991 by the board of directors was named after Diana Turbay, who died during a failed rescue operation.
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Colombia:
Diana Turbay is mentioned as the mother of María Carolina Hoyos and the daughter of Nydia Quintero.
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Colombia:
Diana Turbay was the daughter of Nydia Quintero and was tragically kidnapped and killed by Pablo Escobar's men.
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Ecuador:
Diana Turbay was a journalist and the daughter of Nydia Quintero, who was a victim of kidnapping by the Medellín cartel.
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Venezuela:
Aludió también a su madre, Diana Turbay, periodista asesinada en 1991.
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