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Carlos Manuel Salgado Cruz,

Carlos Salgado May 21st, 1940 Honduran Radio Journalist Radio Cadena Voices Tegucigalpa, Honduras He produced the show called "Frijol el terrible" and giving his life while on the job

Personal
Carlos Manuel Salgado Cruz was born in Honduras in 1940 and grew up in the neighborhood of Comayaguela. He attended a theater school in his childhood and at the age of 22 was cast for a role in the first Honduran film to ever be produced. He also produced and directed the film “Fríjo el terrible” (lapernsa1). Later on, in his schooling, he attended the National Autonomous University of Honduras where he studied journalism. He later graduated in the 1980s and began working as a journalist in radio until 2007 where he was shot and killed (VOA). He was laid to rest in the cemetery of Suyapa Gardens of Peace (proceso2).

Career
Carlos Manuel Salgado Cruz died a humble man and left a legacy of professionalism behind. He played a role in recording over 200 programs that will continue to be heard for many years to come (oas). As well as go down in history for being the director and producer of the first film ever to be produced in Honduras, “Fríjo el terrible” (lapresna2).

Death
Carlos Manual Salgado Cruz was murdered by two gunmen on October 18, 2007 just after leaving his place of business after a long day of work. He was shot multiple times which ultimately ended his life just a few minutes later (bbcnews). It is believed that two men attacked Salgado Cruz and then proceeded to flee in a car. It was never confirmed whether or not the attack was linked to Salgado Cruz’s professional career however, it is likely seen as though since there were many other attacks similar among journalists in the area (ticotimes). A man was arrested who was in connection with the murder of Salgado Cruz, as well as another incident that occurred involving journalist Giovanny Garcia (cpj). The man’s name was Almendarez Amador and was arrested in possession of the same type of gun used to murder Salgado Cruz. He was sentenced to preventative detention by the judge, however 2 years later the case was brought back up again in court and Amador was released upon the decision that his participation could no longer be verified (elheraldo).

Context
According to Salgado’s wife, he had never received any threats or had any problems regarding his work life (cpj). It is believed his death was in retaliation for the critical reporting his station did regarding corruption. The station had been harassed over their reporting over the last two years (radiolaprimerisima). The attack is believed to be completely aimed at the station (ifex). This type of event is more common in countries like this one, as compared to the United States (C-Libre).

Impact
Carlos Salgado was not only a journalist but also a comedian. He produced popular programs that were broadcast daily. Many were fond of his great sense of humor and criticism (radiolaprimerisima). He had been working with the station for a few years when this event occurred, and had already made a big impact by bringing in more stories.

Reactions
A man was arrested for this horrific crime days later, following another incident on September 7th when a fellow newscaster was shot on Tegucigalpa street (ticotimes). The shooting of these two journalists sparked a chain reaction, which led to many more deaths, all of which were broadcasted in the media (elheraldo). In May of that year, and many years to follow, thousands of people march the cities across Honduras protesting violence and the war against journalists (bbcnews).

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 * VOA
 * nytimes
 * proceso1
 * proceso2
 * radiolaprimerisima
 * laprensa1
 * laprensa2
 * bbcnews
 * ticotimes
 * C-Libre

other sources:
 * oas
 * sipiapa


 * cpj
 * ifex
 * rsf
 * elheraldo (context)