Julio Blanck
Julio Blanck | |
|---|---|
| Born | Julio Ivnisky 28 June 1954 |
| Died | 7 September 2018 (aged 64) |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, television presenter |
| Years active | 1977–2018 |
| Known for | Editor-in-chief of Clarín newspaper (2003–2016), political reporting |
Julio Ivnisky (28 June 1954 – 7 September 2018), widely recognized as Julio Blanck, was a prominent Argentine journalist and television figure.
Biography
Born into a Jewish household on 28 June 1954, Blanck pursued studies in both chemistry and journalism. His professional journey began in 1977 at the Clarín newspaper, initially contributing to the sports section. Between 1980 and 1982, he was involved with the sports publication "Goles Match." With the onset of the 1982 Falklands War, he transitioned to political reporting, eventually leading the political section from 1992 until 2002.
From 2003 through 2016, Blanck held the position of editor-in-chief at Clarín. His international reporting assignments took him to countries including the United States, Great Britain, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Colombia, Uruguay, Mexico, and Switzerland. Over his career, he conducted interviews with every Argentine president from Raúl Alfonsín through Mauricio Macri, in addition to Cuban leader Fidel Castro. His television career featured appearances on shows such as Participar (1985), Confrontación (1986–1999), Scanner (2001–2007), and Código Político (2008–2018).
Blanck passed away at the age of 64 on 7 September 2018 due to pancreatic cancer.