Francisco Rubén Rodríguez de León

Investigative Journalist

Francisco Rubén Rodríguez de León was a 2017 Professional Fellow from Latin America with ICFJ.


Country: Guatemala


Organization and Position: I'm part of the investigative team at elPeriódico, we focus on corruption cases from present and the last government administration.

Favorite digital tool: X-mind, great tool to make maps for an investigation.

Project Proposal: Implement a rentable business model of journalism based in well told stories and non-harassing advertising, to finance investigative journalistic reports and long term chronicles.

Proudest Professional Accomplishment: Winner of the first place of the National Journalism Award in the investigation category (2014).