Carlos Montero facts for kids

Carlos Esteban Montero Fernández (born on March 20, 1963, in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is a well-known Argentine journalist and news anchor. He worked at CNN en Español for 20 years. He was famous for hosting shows like Café CNN and La Noticia de la Semana.

Carlos Montero: A Career in News

Carlos Montero is one of the most respected journalists in Latin America. He has worked in the news for over 30 years. He covered many important world events, both live from the scene and from the studio.

Early Life and Start in News

Carlos was born in Buenos Aires. He started his career in media very young, at just 15 years old. He worked as a production assistant for his father's company, Montero Producciones. Later, he studied Mass Media Communications at Appalachian State University in North Carolina.

Working at Big News Channels

Before joining CNN, Carlos worked at other major news channels. From 1989 to 1994, he was a reporter and producer for Univisión in Miami. He also worked as a correspondent for Telefé Noticias in Argentina.

In 1994, he became a host for Buenos Días América and América Noticias. He then joined NBC Canal de Noticias in 1996.

His Time at CNN en Español

Carlos Montero was part of the first team at CNN en Español when it started in 1997. He hosted the morning news show Al Día. Later, from 2011, he anchored Café CNN. He also appeared as an analyst on CNN International.

Awards and Recognition

Carlos has received many awards for his journalism. These include five Emmy awards, a Telly Award, and a Conscience Award. He speaks both Spanish and English.

New Adventures After CNN

On November 30, 2017, Carlos announced that his contract with CNN was not renewed. After leaving CNN, he started his own company, "Montero Media," in 2018. He also began teaching at Appalachian State University. There, he teaches students about broadcast performance and TV news reporting.

Major Events Carlos Montero Covered

Carlos Montero covered many significant events around the world. Some of these include:

• The 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
• The peace agreement between Israel and Palestine.
• The 1993 Guatemalan constitutional crisis.
• The Lewinsky scandal and the process to remove President Bill Clinton from office.
• The 1996 Republican National Convention.
• The death and funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales.
• Many elections in the United States.
• The Iraq War.
• The 2004 Madrid train bombings.

People Carlos Montero Interviewed

Carlos Montero has interviewed many important people, including:

• Carlos Menem (former President of Argentina)
• Andrés Pastrana (former President of Colombia)
• Vicente Fox (former President of Mexico)
• Al Gore (former Vice President of the United States)
• Colin Powell (former US Secretary of State)
• Rigoberta Menchú (Nobel Peace Prize winner)
• Adolfo Pérez Esquivel (Nobel Peace Prize winner)
• Fernando Lugo (former President of Paraguay)

See also

In Spanish: Carlos Montero para niños