Allan McDonald (cartoonist)
| Allan McDonald | |
|---|---|
| Born | Norman Allan Sauceda 8 October 1975 |
| Nationality | Honduran |
| Area(s) | Cartoonist |
Allan McDonald (born 8 October 1975)[1] is a Honduran editorial cartoonist. "McDonald" is a pen name; his real name is "Norman Allan Sauceda".[2] Known for supporting the government of the deposed Manuel Zelaya that favored Hugo Chavez interference in Honduras.[3] He worked for many years in El Heraldo:-,.[2] In 2013, Allan received an award from the Press Emblem Campaign, an organization that focuses on increasing "the legal protection and safety of journalists".[4][5] The award, "Protection of Journalists and Press Freedom 2013" (Spanish: Protección de los Periodistas y la Libertad de Prensa 2013), had never been given to a cartoonist before.
He currently works for the Televicentro company -with right-wing ideology- where he illustrates social and sports issues.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ Sierra, Jorge Ramón (2005). "Allan McDonald -"Yo no tengo patria"". Proceso Digital (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 December 2014.
- ^ a b "Dan a hondureño y guatemalteca premio por defender la libertad de prensa". Milenio (in Spanish). 6 June 2013. Archived from the original on 8 July 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- ^ "Honduran Cartoonist Freed After 24-Hour Detainment". Editor & Publisher. 1 July 2009. Archived from the original on 7 July 2009. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- ^ "Caricaturista Allan McDonald premiado en Suiza". El Heraldo de Honduras (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- ^ "Press Emblem Campaign". Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- ^ Sierra, Jorge (6 June 2013). "Allan McDonald: Soy el mejor caricaturista de Honduras". Proceso Digital (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 February 2014.
External links[edit]
- Interview with McDonald regarding his detainment
- McDonald's personal website (Archived on 14 September 2010) (in Spanish)
- Political Cartoons by Allan Mcdonald
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