Javier Córdoba Chaguendo, Colombia

Javier Córdoba Chaguendo , a community radio host for RCN Radio, was killed by gunmen who broke into the studio, on October 18. The two assailants escaped after shooting the journalist. The police are investigating the case. According to the radio station Chaguenda had not received any threats to his life.

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