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Santiago Daniele, Influential Córdoba Broadcaster, Dies at 72

The creator of the pioneering program Aire Libre shaped Córdoba’s modern radio culture.

Overview

  • Local outlets reported he died Monday, November 24, in Córdoba at age 72 after recently returning from Miami due to health problems.
  • He began his career on June 7, 1979 in the LV2 news service, working alongside Adriana Caraune and Daniel “La Vaca” Potenza.
  • His profile rose with Argentina’s return to democracy in 1983, paving the way for new opportunities in radio and television.
  • In 1985 he launched Aire Libre, which became a regional phenomenon and at times featured Bernardo Neustadt as a columnist.
  • Colleagues including José “Pepe” Reyna and Roberto Battaglino remembered him as a visionary who opened doors for Cordoban journalists, while Daniele later said the profession cost him his health.