Pablo Medina Velázquez
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Not to be confused with Cuban American poet and novelist, Pablo Medina.
Pablo Medina Velázquez (c. 1961 – 16 October 2014) was a Paraguayan investigative journalist for the newspaper ABC Color in Asunción. Velázquez had been returning from a trip to Curuguaty when he was attacked due to his investigation into the illegal drug trade in Paraguay.[1][2][3] Medina is one of many journalists whose lives have been put at risk due to their involvement into dangerous cases. Medina's death sparked social movements, such as #JusticiaparaPablo on Facebook, as well as memorials in his honor.[4][5]
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Pablo Medina Velázquez | |
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Born | ca. 1961 |
Died | 16 October 2014 (Age 53) Curuguaty, Paraguay |
Cause of death | Gunshot |
Nationality | Paraguayan |
Occupation(s) | Journalist, regional correspondent |
Employer | ABC Color |
Known for | investigative journalism into drug trafficking |
Children | Dyrsen Medina |
Family | Salvador Medina Velázquez (brother) and Francisco Medina (brother) |
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