Guillermo Cano
Guillermo Cano was a prominent Colombian journalist and editor of the newspaper El Espectador, known for his fearless reporting on drug trafficking and corruption in Colombia. His work made him a target of the Medellín Cartel, led by Pablo Escobar. Cano's assassination in 1986 marked a significant turning point in Colombia's struggle against drug-related violence, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists in the country. He is remembered as a symbol of the fight for freedom of the press in Colombia.
Born on Dec 30, 1925 (99 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 38,577 | $350,000 | 265$ |
| Totals | 1 | 50,882,884 | 38,577 | $350,000 | 265$ |
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Colombia:
Guillermo Cano is mentioned as a journalist who was murdered in the context of drug-related violence.
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Colombia:
Guillermo Cano was the director of El Espectador and was known for his commitment to journalism.
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Venezuela:
Guillermo Cano was the director of El Espectador, assassinated in 1986, and is mentioned as an emblematic case of violence against journalists.
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Dominican Republic:
Guillermo Cano was a Colombian journalist who was assassinated in 1986, and the award is named in his honor.
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Colombia:
Guillermo Cano was a journalist who was murdered on the orders of Pablo Escobar.
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