The director of a news programme for Mundo Villa TV was murdered in Buenos Airies on 4 September. Adam Ledezma was stabbed after he left his house at 4.45 am to help with a neighbour’s electricity problem, and was found dead half an hour later. The journalist’s wife said he had received threats. The cable channel is based in a large slum in the centre of the city, reporting on the lives of immigrants. Ledezma, who was born in Bolivia, was also a correspondent for Mundo Villa newspaper. Police are now investigating the case.
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Argentina: Journalist stabbed to death
The director of a news programme for Mundo Villa TV was murdered in Buenos Airies on 4 September. Adam Ledezma was stabbed after he left his house at 4.45 am to help with a neighbour’s electricity problem, and was found dead half an hour later. The journalist’s wife said he had received threats. The cable […]
By Intern
07 Sep 10
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