Colleagues, family members, and neighbors of journalist Alfredo Carralero Hernández—who headed the Cuban News Agency (CNA) bureau in Holguin province until his retirement. They paid tribute this Monday to the work of the renowned communicator, who passed away on October 7th.
As director of the newspaper *¡Ahora!*, this distinguished professional created the magazines *Ámbito* (dedicated to cultural affairs) and *Serranía* (reflecting life in the mountains). Spearheaded the informational programs *Agente PNR* and *Ante el tribunal*.
He worked at the National Information Agency—now the CNA—founding its bureau in Sancti Spiritus and later directing the bureaus in Ciego de Avila and Holguin. He led the latter from 2002 until his retirement.
Joel Queipo Ruíz, a member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and First Secretary for the province. He conveyed his condolences to the family and acknowledged Carralero Hernández’s work as a reporter and Party official, noting his long and distinguished career in journalism.
Germán Veloz Placencia, president of the Union of Journalists of Cuba in the region, recalled the value of “Carra”—as his colleagues affectionately called him. With the mark he left on the training of new generations of reporters, particularly in genres such as the news brief.
During the moving tribute, his son, Ángel Manuel Carralero, stated that for his father. Journalism was not merely a job but a source of joy, a feeling he expressed in every conversation, whether professional or personal.
He shared childhood memories regarding the sacrifices made in family time due to his father’s dedication to his passion. Noting that the commitment and responsibility to carry on his legacy remain.
Juan Pablo Carreras, chief CNA correspondent for the region, spoke on behalf of his students and colleagues at the bureau. Sharing lessons and anecdotes from the honoree’s personal and professional life. Those present described him as a humble, loving, and caring man.
Alfredo Carralero Hernández was born in Antillita, a rural neighborhood in the municipality of Antilla, Holguin province. He discovered his calling at the age of 12 or 13 while watching his father intently read newspapers and magazines. He began his career in 1969 as a correspondent for *Juventud Rebelde* in the former Banes-Antilla region. Following the completion of a training course in Havana.
Highlights of his career include being named a “Provincial Vanguard” worker in 1994 and 1996, and achieving the same status at the national level in 1998. He also received honors such as the Holguin Shield, awarded by the provincial government upon the recommendation of the Union of Journalists of Cuba.
With information from Eileen Esther Molina Fernández/CNA
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