The journalist Luis Carlos Vélez reported this Thursday, October 3, 2024, that he resigned from the direction of the station La FM, of RCN Radio. The economist was in the position since 2018, but he ensured that the radio house will be on air until October 15, 2024.
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“I have some personal news to share with you today. I will be on the air until the 15th of October. I want to thank you all for these almost 7 years together: to the RCN family, which I carry in my heart, to the OAL, and of course, to my team. This group we built from scratch. “Just things to celebrate,” said the journalist.
Vélez confirmed that important things had been achieved during his stay, being one of the most listened to spaces in Colombia.
“Together we managed to almost triple the audience. Together we reach almost 900,000 listeners, making us one of the most listened to, most loved and most influential news spaces in the country. YesUnbelievable. Together the ads and the companies that joined us increased”, he said.
And he added: “I never thought in my wildest dreams that this event would bring Radio FM and RCN together and create the largest radio station system in Colombia, or reach so many homes digitally. We started with 12 stations, we ended up with 47″.
The journalist thanked all the members of the board, as well as the production team of the program, pointing out that “they are the heroes of the film.”
“Nor did I think I would have the privilege of working with this amazing group of professionals and friends. Darcy, my sister, the best known woman in Colombia. Fernando Quijano Velasco, my soldier and the most important economic journalist in the country. William, my partner from minute one and one of the best radio professionals I know. Don Juan, my ground pole and conscience of many in the country. Santiago, our Sherlock Holmes. Azury, one of the best voices in America and an unparalleled person. And July Habib, our rising star in the world of entertainment,” said Luis Carlos Vélez.
The economist and journalist also thanked all the listeners of La FM, on RCN Radio, indicating that they feel the affection of each one of them, which, according to him, has marked his heart. Vélez said his goal since taking office in 2018 is to always seek the truth.
Luis Carlos Vélez confirmed in his statement that they will always be allies of the people, pointing out that they always allow him on La FM to tell the truth, which the radio house will continue to do.
“I want to tell you that this break will not stop us always saying things as they are. It’s uncomfortable to tell the truth. Telling the truth makes enemies. Telling the truth costs more. And it is extremely difficult and dangerous to tell the truth in the situation in which we are suffering. And of course it has consequences. So, today more than ever, journalism must confront the powerful and accept those consequences,” he said.
The journalist explained that good journalism is what serves the people, and that the Elites or “those who believe they have the moral authority to dictate to us how and what we should think. ” For that reason, he explained that good journalism is what makes people uncomfortable.
“The best journalism is the one that costs money, even if it costs threats, harassment, attacks, digital smear campaigns, lies, right-wingers and many other things. Journalism is an honor. And doing radio is a privilege”, he declared.
And he added: “I plan to honor him until my last breath. I’ll see you soon today. In the meantime, I will have a few months to sleep in a little later and, like the warrior, let the sword rest for a few days, recalibrate, breathe, feed the body and soul.”
Finally, Luis Carlos Vélez emphasized that the free press allows democracy, and that is why he emphasized that it must be protected and that is what they will continue to do wherever they are.
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