A Fondo Con María Jimena Duzán El país de Guillermo Cano en A Fondo
Oct 4, 2025
Jorge Cardona, a journalist with a deep understanding of El Espectador's history, and Mariluz Vallejo, a cultural editor and professor, delve into the legacy of Guillermo Cano. They discuss Cano's incredible rise from a coffee runner to a leading journalist, emphasizing his fearless stance on freedom of expression. The conversation highlights Cano's significant editorial contributions, his defense of human rights, and the impact of his assassination on Colombian journalism, along with intriguing projects honoring his enduring principles and influence.
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Assassination That Shook Colombian Journalism
- Guillermo Cano was assassinated on December 17, 1986 as he left El Espectador and was shot by two gunmen.
- Journalists rushed him to a clinic but he died instantly, marking a turning point in Colombian press history.
Centennial Collection Revives Cano's Legacy
- The Ministry of Culture released a three-volume collection, El País de Guillermo Cano, to commemorate his centenary in 2025.
- The collection mixes Cano's writings, Mariluz Vallejo's profiles, and a graphic novel to revive his legacy nationwide.
The Espectador As A Journalism School
- Cano built El Espectador into a versatile newsroom that produced series turning into books and trained many journalists.
- His leadership made the paper a de facto university for reporters before formal communication schools existed.
