Fundación Gabo wins XIV Premio Internacional de Periodismo Cátedra Manu Leguineche
The Fundación Gabo, established over three decades ago to strengthen journalism in Ibero-America and preserve the legacy of Gabriel García Márquez, has been awarded the XIV Premio Internacional de Periodismo Cátedra Manu Leguineche. This is the first time the prize has gone to the institution. Its director general and co-founder, Jaime Abello (Barranquilla, 1958), discusses the major challenges facing journalism, including media discredit and lack of funding, emphasizing that vocation will be decisive. The foundation continues to serve as a guiding light amid disinformation, fake news, populism, and media distrust.
Key facts
- Fundación Gabo won the XIV Premio Internacional de Periodismo Cátedra Manu Leguineche.
- The prize was awarded for the first time to this institution.
- Jaime Abello is the director general and co-founder of the foundation.
- The foundation was created over 30 years ago to strengthen journalism in Ibero-America.
- It preserves the legacy of Gabriel García Márquez.
- Abello highlighted challenges such as media discredit and lack of funding.
- The foundation is seen as a beacon amid disinformation and fake news.
- Eva Orúe was dismissed as director of the Madrid Book Fair.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Fundación Gabo
- Premio Internacional de Periodismo Cátedra Manu Leguineche
- Feria del Libro de Madrid
Locations
- Barranquilla
- Colombia
- Iberoamérica
- Madrid
- España