Alberto Zalamea Costa (24 August 1929 – 2 September 2011) was a Colombian journalist, politician, and diplomat. He served as the ambassador of Colombia to Côte d'Ivoire, Venezuela and Italy.[1]
Alberto Zalamea | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alberto Zalamea Costa Bogotá, Colombia |
| Died | September 2, 2011 (aged 82) Bogotá, Colombia |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, journalist and diplomat |
| Years active | 20th century |
Zalamea began his early career as a journalist. His first job in journalism was with the La Razon newspaper. By 1959, Zalamea had been promoted to the editor of La Semana.[1] A strong proponent of freedom of the press, Zalamea operated a magazine called La Nueva Prensa.[1] He also became a columnist for El Tiempo and Revista Cromos.[1] Zalamea was elected to the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia in 1970.[1] He later became a diplomat, serving as Colombia's ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire, Venezuela and Italy.
Death edit
Zalamea underwent hip surgery in 2011, which preceded a decline in his health. He died on September 2, 2011, aged 82, and was survived by his wife, Cecilia Fajardo.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f Bargent, James (2011-09-02). "Journalist and writer Alberto Zalamea dies". Colombia Reports. Archived from the original on 2012-07-30. Retrieved 2011-09-07.