Feb 13 • 23:03 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina Clarin (ES)

Juan Radonjic passed away, director of El Economista and former deputy for the UCR with Alfonsín

Juan Radonjic, a prominent figure in Argentine journalism and politics, passed away at the age of 71, with tributes pouring in from political leaders and colleagues.

Juan Radonjic, renowned for his leadership of the newspaper El Economista and as a former national deputy under President Raúl Alfonsín, passed away on Thursday at the age of 71. His career spanned both journalism and politics, marking him as a significant figure in Argentina's economic discourse. Radonjic's contributions to the field of journalism, particularly economic journalism, have been widely acknowledged and respected.

In the wake of his death, condolences have been expressed across social media by various journalists, economists, and political leaders from both the Radical Civic Union (UCR) and the Justicialist Party (Peronism). Notably, former president Mauricio Macri paid a heartfelt tribute, describing Radonjic as a cultured and committed individual who cared deeply for his country. His sentiments reflect the esteem in which Radonjic was held in political and media circles alike.

The Asociación de Entidades Periodísticas Argentinas also expressed profound sadness at Radonjic's passing, emphasizing his importance as a reference point in Argentine economic journalism. As Argentina navigates its complex economic realities, the legacy of journalists like Radonjic becomes even more relevant, reminding the public of the critical role that informed economic discourse plays in shaping policy and public understanding.

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