Jacobo Zabludovsky facts for kids

Jacobo Zabludovsky Kraveski (born May 24, 1928 – died July 2, 2015) was a famous Mexican journalist. He was the very first anchorman on Mexican television. His TV news show, 24 Horas (which means 24 Hours), was considered the most important news program in Mexico for many years.

Early Life

Jacobo Zabludovsky was born in Mexico City in 1928. His parents were immigrants from Poland. He had a brother named Abraham Zabludovsky, who became a well-known architect.

A Long Career in News

Jacobo Zabludovsky was a very famous anchorman. He hosted 24 Horas, the main news program on the popular Televisa network. He did this from 1970 to 1998. Some people felt his news program often supported the government's views. This was because the network usually avoided challenging the government.

In 1998, Jacobo decided to retire from 24 Horas. He said he wanted to work less and was not feeling well. When he left, the 24 Horas show also ended. This marked the end of an important time in Mexican journalism.

Leaving Televisa

After leaving 24 Horas, Jacobo Zabludovsky worked on special news reports and documentaries. However, in 2000, he left the Televisa network completely. This happened after his son, Abraham, also left Televisa. Jacobo said his son was not chosen for a top news anchor job. He resigned to show support for his son.

Important News Coverage

During his time at Televisa, Jacobo Zabludovsky covered many important events. He was one of the few Mexican journalists in Cuba in 1959. He reported when Fidel Castro entered Havana during a big change in government. He even reported from his car phone, which was a very rare and fancy item back then.

He also reported on the terrible 1985 Mexico City earthquake that damaged many parts of Mexico City. However, some people criticized his coverage of the presidential elections in 1988 and 1994. They felt he favored the candidate from the government's party.

Jacobo interviewed many famous people. These included Ernesto Zedillo, who was the President of Mexico. He also spoke with the famous artist Salvador Dalí and the well-known actress María Félix.

Radio and Writing

About a year and a half after leaving television, Jacobo started a radio news show. It was on a new station called La 69 at Grupo Radio Centro. He promised to be more critical and open. He said this was important for "the new Mexico" they were living in. From 2004, his radio show was also broadcast on Radio Red AM and Radio Red FM. He hosted this radio show until June 22, 2015, shortly before he became sick.

From 2007 to 2015, he also wrote a weekly newspaper column. It was called "Bucareli" and appeared in the national newspaper El Universal.

Voice Acting and Sports

In 2009, you could hear Jacobo Zabludovsky's voice in the Disney-Pixar movie Up!.

He returned to television in 2012. He joined ESPN Deportes and ESPN Mexico to cover the 2012 Summer Olympics. The next year, he also helped cover the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup for the network. On June 2, 2015, just one month before he passed away, Jacobo covered a special football match. It was between the Cuba national football team and the New York Cosmos in Havana, Cuba. This game was important because it was the first time an American sports team visited Cuba after the United States started to improve relations with the island.

A Song About Him

The band Molotov wrote a song called Que No Te Haga Bobo Jacobo. This means "Don't let Jacobo make a fool out of you." The song suggested he took money from Carlos Salinas and worked with the government on news stories. In a 2013 interview, Jacobo Zabludovsky said about the song: "I have never heard it. I don't know if it's offensive, but if it was, they have the right to express what they think."

Death

Jacobo Zabludovsky passed away on July 2, 2015, in Mexico City. He was 87 years old. He died from a stroke caused by not drinking enough water. He was buried that afternoon in Mexico City's Israelite (Jewish) Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Sara and his three children.

See also

In Spanish: Jacobo Zabludovsky para niños