Parmenio Medina Pérez

Parmenio Medina Pérez

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Parmenio Medina Pérez was a renowned Costa Rican journalist known for his impactful contributions to sports journalism. He arrived in Costa Rica in the 1970s and became a significant figure in the broadcasting of sports events, including the Vuelta Ciclística a Costa Rica and various national football matches. Medina was admired for his critical and humorous approach to sports commentary through his program 'La Patada,' where he also addressed broader social issues. Tragically, he was assassinated in 1998 after exposing misconduct at Radio María, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of journalism.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
4,994
Power
61$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Costa Rica 1 9.00 0.10% +0% 5,094,118 4,994 $62,000 61$
Totals 1 5,094,118 4,994 $62,000 61$
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Costa Rica Costa Rica: Parmenio Medina Pérez is remembered for his legacy in Costa Rican sports journalism and was honored with a bust at the Universidad Latina de Costa Rica. 9

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Develan busto en honor a Parmenio Medina por su legado en el periodismo deportivo