Gonzalo Abarca

Gonzalo Abarca is a Costa Rican journalist currently residing in Washington D.C. He is part of the Voice of America (VOA), where he hosts a program called Foro. Abarca recently spoke about the significant impact of an executive order by President Donald Trump that led to the suspension of approximately 1,300 VOA employees and the immediate termination of many contractors, including those whose work visas depend on their employment at the agency. His insights shed light on the uncertainty and challenges faced by journalists and their families amid these abrupt changes.