Manuel de Dios Unanue

1943–1992 (age 49)

Journalist

Biography

Manuel de Dios Unanue was a fearless journalist whose investigative reporting for El Diario in New York championed Puerto Rican and Latino communities, often exposing corruption and advocating for justice.

His life was tragically cut short in 1992, yet his work continues to inspire reporters who value truth and accountability, and he is remembered in Bayamón with gratitude.

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