Enrique Acevedo

Enrique Acevedo is an Emmy-award winning journalist recognized for his extensive coverage across various media, establishing himself as a global media leader and correspondent working in both English and Spanish language media. He holds a Master’s in Journalism from Columbia University and was named a Pritzker Fellow at the University of Chicago Institute of Politics in 2019. Acevedo’s early career involved reporting on diverse global events, which quickly built his reputation. His significant influence within the media industry was underscored by the Huffington Post, identifying him as ‘The Voice’ of the Latino community, and the World Economic Forum, which lauded him as a ‘Global Media Leader.’ Throughout his distinguished career, Acevedo has covered numerous major news stories, including three U.S.

presidential elections, the 2012 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the humanitarian crisis in Haiti, the AIDS epidemic in Africa, and the drug wars in Latin America. He has conducted interviews with a roster of prominent world leaders and figures such as President Barack Obama, Kofi Annan, Melinda Gates, Juan Manuel Santos, and Desmond Tutu. In 2020, Acevedo became the first Latino correspondent for the 60 Minutes franchise, contributing to 60 Minutes+. His dedication to public interest journalism and news literacy was further acknowledged with the News Literacy Project’s John S.

His extensive experience and profound understanding of global and regional issues make him a compelling and versatile voice in contemporary media, sought for his insights on critical international developments.