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Oneto speaking with then-Prime Minister Leopoldo Calvo Sotelo in 1981.
Born	José Manuel Oneto Revuelta 14 March 1942 San Fernando, Cádiz, Spain
Died	7 October 2019 (aged 77) San Sebastián, Spain
Occupation	Journalist and writer

José Manuel Oneto Revuelta (born March 14, 1942 – died October 7, 2019), known to many as Pepe Oneto, was a famous Spanish journalist and writer. People often say he was one of the most important journalists during Spain's move to democracy.

Pepe Oneto's Life and Work

Early Life and Education

Pepe Oneto was born in San Fernando, Cádiz, a city in southern Spain, on March 14, 1942. He studied Economics at university and also earned a diploma in Journalism.

Starting His Journalism Career

Oneto began his career in 1961 at Diario Madrid. This newspaper was known for being against the government at the time. The government eventually closed the newspaper in 1971.

During a special time in Spain called the Transition, Oneto worked for news agencies like Agence France-Presse and Colpisa. He wrote political stories that were printed in many newspapers, including La Vanguardia. He even worked with a French journalist, Jacques Kaufmann, to get the first interview with the new King Juan Carlos I.

Leading Magazines

In 1974, Oneto joined the team at Cambio 16 magazine. By 1976, he became its director. This magazine was very important during Spain's move to democracy. It helped share new information and ideas, selling up to half a million copies. Later, he also became the General Director of Publications for Group 16.

In 1986, he moved to the Zeta Group. There, he directed Tiempo magazine until 1996. Under his leadership, Tiempo became one of the most popular political magazines.

Working in Television

Pepe Oneto also worked in television. From 1996 to 1998, he was the Director of News at Antena 3 Televisión. He was also chosen to be a member of the Board of Directors for Telemadrid in 2000 and again in 2016.

A Voice in the Media

Oneto was a regular guest on many radio and TV shows. He often shared his thoughts on current events and politics. Some of the shows he appeared on include:

• Day by Day (1996–2004) on Telecinco
• La Mirada Crítica (1999–2002) on Telecinco
• Hermida y Cía (1993–1996)
• Hour H (1996–1997)
• The First Coffee (1996–1998)
• Every Day (2004–2005)
• Ruedo Ibérico (2004–2006)
• Public Mirror (2006–) on Antena 3
• Night in 24 Hours (2015–2018) on TVE
• 4 Herrera on the Wave (2004–2015)
• More Than One (since 2015)
• The Compass on Wave Zero

Pepe Oneto's Passing

Pepe Oneto passed away on October 7, 2019, in a hospital in San Sebastián, Spain. He was 77 years old. He had been in the hospital since August due to a serious infection. Many people in journalism and politics in Spain were sad to hear of his death. The Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, called him a "leading journalist."

Books by Pepe Oneto

Pepe Oneto was also a talented writer. Here are some of the books he wrote:

• Arias Between Two Crises 1973-1975, 1975
• One Hundred Days in the Death of Francisco Franco, 1975
• José María de Areilza, 1977
• The Last Days of a President: From Resignation to the Coup d'etat, 1981
• The Night of Tejero, 1981
• Where is Felipe Going?, 1983
• Madrid Command, 1984
• The Kidnapping of Change, 1984
• Anatomy of a Regime Change, 1985
• The Truth About the Tejero Case: The Process of the Century, 1985
• Twenty Years That Changed Spain, 1999
• One Hundred Days That Changed Spain, 2005
• 23 -F. The Untold Story, 2006

Awards and Honors

Pepe Oneto received several awards for his excellent work in journalism:

• Agustín Merello Award 2010
• National Journalism Award of Spain
• Golden Antenna of Television
• I Santiago Castelo Award for Journalistic Trajectory

See also

In Spanish: Pepe Oneto para niños