Santiago, RD. – The renowned journalist and sociologist Emmanuel Castillo He died last Thursday after health complications that worsened after a fall and subsequent surgery.
Castillo, who directed the The Information newspaperremained hospitalized for several days after undergoing a medical procedure. His condition progressively deteriorated until his death.
The news has generated consternation in the journalistic, business and social spheres of Santiago and the country, where he was widely valued for his career and his commitment to ethical and responsible communication.
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Leadership in the regional press
For more than a decade he was in charge of La Información, one of the most influential newspapers in the Northern region. He took over the management in 2009, after succeeding the historian Fernando Pérez Meménmarking a stage of modernization and greater ties with the community.
Under his leadership, the media strengthened its local and national coverage, consolidating its position as an information reference in the Cibao. In addition, he participated as a commentator on radio and television programs, where he addressed political, economic and social issues with balance and professional rigor.
Institutional commitment and legacy
In the business and institutional sphere, he served as executive director of the Association for Development, Inc. (APEDI), from where he promoted initiatives aimed at the economic and social growth of Santiago.
Castillo was a defender of freedom of expression and the role of the press in strengthening democracy. Various personalities, including the former president Danilo Medinapublicly expressed their respect for his career.
Colleagues and friends remember him as an upright professional committed to serving society. His remains will be laid to rest in a private setting, according to the family.
With his departure, the country loses one of the most important figures influential of regional journalism and a citizen dedicated to institutional strengthening and community development.
