Diana Turbay

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/diana-turbay

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Diana Turbay born?March 9, 1950
2. When did Diana Turbay die?January 25, 1991
3. What nationality was Diana Turbay?Colombian
4. What was Diana Turbay's job?Journalist
5. What is the notable literary portrayal?Featured in Gabriel García Márquez's non-fiction book 'News of a Kidnapping'

Medellín Cartel: A powerful and violent criminal organization in Colombia primarily involved in global cocaine trafficking during the late 20th century.
Gabriel García Márquez: A Nobel Prize-winning Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, renowned for his contributions to magical realism.
Press Freedom: The right to communicate and express oneself through various media without fear of censorship or reprisal.
Accountability: The obligation to accept responsibility for one's actions and to be answerable for them.