Dies at 86 Diego Carcedo, historic figure of RTVE and a benchmark of Spanish journalism

As reported by EFE agency, journalist Diego Carcedo has passed away this Sunday in Madrid at 86 years old. He was director of TVE News, director of RNE and one of the most influential figures in public journalism in Spain.

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Diego Carcedo developed a large part of his career at Radio Televisión Española. He held key positions in the information structure: he was director of TVE News Services, director of Radio Nacional de España and head of International Relations of RTVE

His profile combined management, information, and international presence.

From the written press to public television

Born in Gijón in 1940, he began his career in print media. Later he made the leap to radio and television, where he consolidated his professional career and was a foreign correspondent before assuming management responsibilities.

Reference in institutional journalism

Carcedo became a central figure within public journalism in Spain. His work was linked to key stages of information at RTVE, both on radio and television. In addition, in recent years he chaired the Association of European Journalists.

Death in Madrid

His death occurred in Madrid, according to sources from the association. With his passing, Spanish journalism loses one of the names most linked to the evolution of public media in recent decades.