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Mexican Journalist Alberto Padilla Dies at 60 in Costa Rica

CRC 89.1 reported he collapsed at a social gathering before dying at Hospital Cima in San José.

Murió Alberto Padilla, reconocido periodista de CNN en español.
El espacio se había convertido en uno de los más seguidos gracias a su enfoque en el análisis económico, político y social, con un estilo cercano y accesible para los radioyentes.
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Murió Alberto Padilla, reconocido experiodista de CNN en español.

Overview

  • His death was confirmed by CRC 89.1, the Costa Rican station where he hosted A las 5 con Alberto Padilla.
  • He became ill while with friends and was taken to Hospital Cima, where efforts to stabilize him were unsuccessful.
  • Colleague Glenda Umaña said he suffered a fulminant heart attack, though no official medical report has been made public.
  • Padilla was a longtime face of CNN en Español, best known for leading the economic program Economía y Finanzas.
  • He had lived in Costa Rica for several years, drew tributes from journalists and public figures, and is survived by two sons in Atlanta.