David Niño de Guzmán

He had previously worked as a journalist for the newspapers La Razón, El Diario, Última Hora, and the widely circulated Presencia.

He assumed the position of chief editor in March 2010 after working for Fides News Agency (ANF) for 4 years.

[1][5][6][7] Witnesses say David Niño de Guzmán either had an argument with his ex-girlfriend, with whom he had a child, or that he received a threatening phone call.

An autopsy showed Guzmán died on 19 April 2011 due to stomach damage caused by the detonation of a bomb.

Demonstrators urged authorities to hold a full investigation into his death and for life insurance for media workers.

Additionally, the government was looking into low salaries, the long working days of journalists, arbitrary layoffs, medical insurance, and mistreatment of media workers by their employers.

[20] Irina Bokova, director-general of UNESCO, said, "I urge the Bolivian authorities to thoroughly investigate the brutal death of David Niño de Guzmán.

Bringing to light the circumstances, and punishing those responsible, sends an important signal that freedom of expression is an inviolable right, and that the existence of a diverse and independent media is vital for informed public debate.

"[7] Media workers urged the government for a full investigation, life insurance, and other improvements to their working conditions.

While authorities ruled David Niño de Guzmán's death a suicide, however, many still believe it was a homicide, José Luis Columba, head of the Asociación Nacional de la Prensa (National Press Association) in Bolivia, pointed to the violent nature of his death as an indicator of murder.