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| birthname = Harris Lee Whitbeck Cain |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1965|5|25|df=yes}} |
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| birth_place = [[Guatemala]] |
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| education = [[Washington College]]<br>[[Columbia University]] |
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| education = [[Washington College]]<br>[[Columbia University]] |
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| occupation = [[Journalist]], [[War correspondent]], [[Television presenter]] |
| occupation = [[Journalist]], [[War correspondent]], [[Television presenter]] |
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| awards = National Headliner Award, Global Media Award, Environmentalist Media Award |
| awards = National Headliner Award, Global Media Award, Environmentalist Media Award |
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| office = Director of the Guatemalan Institute of Tourism |
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| president = [[Bernardo Arévalo]] |
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| term_start = 18 January 2024 |
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| predecessor = Anayansy Rodríguez |
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'''Harris Lee Whitbeck Cain''' (born 1965 in [[Guatemala City]], [[Guatemala]]) is a [[Demographics of Guatemala|Guatemalan]] [[journalist]], [[author]], and [[television personality]] currently serving as the director of the Guatemalan Institute of Tourism (INGUAT) for the [[Cabinet of Bernardo Arévalo|Bernardo Arévalo administration]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Muñoz |first=Yuliza |date=2024-01-19 |title=Inguat: nombran a autoridades para el período 2024-2028 - Agencia Guatemalteca de Noticias |url=https://agn.gt/inguat-nombran-a-autoridades-para-el-periodo-2024-2028/,%20https://agn.gt/inguat-nombran-a-autoridades-para-el-periodo-2024-2028/ |access-date=2024-05-11 |language=es}}</ref> Prior to becoming the director of INGUAT, Whitbeck worked as a correspondent and Latin America bureau chief for [[CNN]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-22 |title=INGUAT: A new era with Harris Whitbeck {{!}} Visit Latin America |url=https://visit-latin-america.com/inguat-a-new-era-with-harris-whitbeck/?lang=en |access-date=2024-05-11 |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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'''Harris Lee Whitbeck Cain''' (born 1965 in [[Guatemala City]], [[Guatemala]]) is a [[Guatemalan]] [[Journalist|journalist.]] |
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== Career == |
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Since joining CNN in 1991, Whitbeck has reported on worldwide events, including the war in Iraq and its aftermath, the U.S.-led war against the [[Taliban]] in [[Afghanistan]], the [[2004 Haitian coup d'état]], the rebellion in [[Chiapas]], several papal visits to Latin America, and the hostage crisis at the [[Japan]]ese embassy in [[Lima]]. He also covered [[September 11 attacks|September 11]]'s terrorist attack against [[The Pentagon]] in [[Washington, D.C.]] He reported extensively from [[Turkey]] and [[Jordan]] before the war in Iraq, and most recently, he reported post-war events from Iraq, where he was part of the team of reporters who first broke the news of the death of [[Saddam Hussein]]'s sons. |
Since joining CNN in 1991, Whitbeck has reported on worldwide events, including the war in Iraq and its aftermath, the U.S.-led war against the [[Taliban]] in [[Afghanistan]], the [[2004 Haitian coup d'état]], the rebellion in [[Chiapas]], several papal visits to Latin America, and the hostage crisis at the [[Japan]]ese embassy in [[Lima]]. He also covered [[September 11 attacks|September 11]]'s terrorist attack against [[The Pentagon]] in [[Washington, D.C.]] He reported extensively from [[Turkey]] and [[Jordan]] before the war in Iraq, and most recently, he reported post-war events from Iraq, where he was part of the team of reporters who first broke the news of the death of [[Saddam Hussein]]'s sons. |
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In Latin America, Whitbeck has covered important political, economic, and social developments, as well as numerous devastations caused by natural disasters. Among those, Whitbeck covered floods in [[Venezuela]], the earthquake in [[Colombia]], and the destruction left by Hurricane Mitch. On the political side, Whitbeck reported on the presidential elections in [[Mexico]], [[Peru]], and [[Argentina]], the [[Augusto Pinochet]] extradition process, the coup attempt in [[Ecuador]], the death of [[Octavio Paz]], and [[Bill Clinton]]'s trip to Latin America in May 1997. He also reported on the [[Latin American Summit]] from [[Monterrey]], Mexico. |
In Latin America, Whitbeck has covered important political, economic, and social developments, as well as numerous devastations caused by natural disasters. Among those, Whitbeck covered floods in [[Venezuela]], the earthquake in [[Colombia]],{{which|date=June 2024}} and the destruction left by [[Hurricane Mitch]]. On the political side, Whitbeck reported on the presidential elections in [[Mexico]], [[Peru]], and [[Argentina]], the [[Augusto Pinochet]] extradition process, the coup attempt in [[Ecuador]],{{which|date=June 2024}} the death of [[Octavio Paz]], and [[Bill Clinton]]'s trip to Latin America in May 1997. He also reported on the [[Latin American Summit]] from [[Monterrey]], Mexico. |
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Whitbeck has received various journalism accolades, such as the National Headliner Award for coverage of the [[Ciudad Juárez]] killings in 1999 and two others for his special report on the presence of Middle Eastern terror organizations in South America's Triple Borders region, Argentina, comprising Brazil and Paraguay in 2001. He won the Global Media Award from the [[Population Institute]] and the Environmentalist Media Award from the [[Association of Environmental Media]]. He also received a special [[Emmy]] recognition for his journalistic achievements. In addition, Whitbeck was selected as one of the 12 leaders in the International Journalism category for 2001 by Guatemala's Business Council. |
Whitbeck has received various journalism accolades, such as the National Headliner Award for coverage of the [[Ciudad Juárez]] killings in 1999 and two others for his special report on the presence of Middle Eastern terror organizations in South America's Triple Borders region, Argentina, comprising Brazil and Paraguay in 2001. He won the Global Media Award from the [[Population Institute]] and the Environmentalist Media Award from the [[Association of Environmental Media]]. He also received a special [[Emmy]] recognition for his journalistic achievements. In addition, Whitbeck was selected as one of the 12 leaders in the International Journalism category for 2001 by Guatemala's Business Council. |
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=== Projects === |
=== Projects === |
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Whitbeck spearheaded a project called "Pintando Santa Catarina Palopó" in [[Santa Catarina Palopó]], located on [[Lake Atitlán]]. The project has received international attention for sparking development and local job opportunities when residents painted the town's buildings in vibrant hues.<ref>{{Cite web |
Whitbeck spearheaded a project called "Pintando Santa Catarina Palopó" in [[Santa Catarina Palopó]], located on [[Lake Atitlán]]. The project has received international attention for sparking development and local job opportunities when residents painted the town's buildings in vibrant hues.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-11-15 |title=A Vast Art Project Is Transforming This Guatemalan Lakeside Town |url=https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/santa-catarina-palopo-guatemala-painting-project |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=Architectural Digest |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Education == |
== Education == |
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A native of [[Guatemala]], Whitbeck holds a bachelor's degree in international studies from [[Washington College]] in [[Chestertown, Maryland]], and a master's degree in journalism from [[Columbia University]] in [[New York City]]. He is fluent in [[English language|English]], [[French language|French |
A native of [[Guatemala]], Whitbeck holds a bachelor's degree in international studies from [[Washington College]] in [[Chestertown, Maryland]], and a master's degree in journalism from [[Columbia University]] in [[New York City]]. He is fluent in [[English language|English]], [[French language|French]], and [[Spanish language|Spanish]]. |
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Whitbeck is the son of [[Harris Whitbeck Sr.]], a notable Guatemalan businessman. |
Whitbeck is the son of [[Harris Whitbeck Sr.]], a notable Guatemalan businessman. |
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Latest revision as of 23:17, 4 June 2024
Harris Whitbeck | |
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.jpg) Whitbeck in 2024 | |
| Director of the Guatemalan Institute of Tourism | |
| Assumed office 18 January 2024 | |
| President | Bernardo Arévalo |
| Preceded by | Anayansy Rodríguez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Harris Lee Whitbeck Cain 25 May 1965 Guatemala |
| Education | Washington College Columbia University |
| Occupation | Journalist, War correspondent, Television presenter |
| Awards | National Headliner Award, Global Media Award, Environmentalist Media Award |
Harris Lee Whitbeck Cain (born 1965 in Guatemala City, Guatemala) is a Guatemalan journalist, author, and television personality currently serving as the director of the Guatemalan Institute of Tourism (INGUAT) for the Bernardo Arévalo administration.[1] Prior to becoming the director of INGUAT, Whitbeck worked as a correspondent and Latin America bureau chief for CNN.[2]
Career
[edit]Journalism
[edit]He was CNN's International Correspondent based in Mexico City, Mexico. He covered key events in Latin America and around the world for CNN Worldwide, including CNN International, CNN en Español, and CNN/U.S.[3] Since he has written for CGTN America and the Al Jazeera Media Network.[4]
Since joining CNN in 1991, Whitbeck has reported on worldwide events, including the war in Iraq and its aftermath, the U.S.-led war against the Taliban in Afghanistan, the 2004 Haitian coup d'état, the rebellion in Chiapas, several papal visits to Latin America, and the hostage crisis at the Japanese embassy in Lima. He also covered September 11's terrorist attack against The Pentagon in Washington, D.C. He reported extensively from Turkey and Jordan before the war in Iraq, and most recently, he reported post-war events from Iraq, where he was part of the team of reporters who first broke the news of the death of Saddam Hussein's sons.
In Latin America, Whitbeck has covered important political, economic, and social developments, as well as numerous devastations caused by natural disasters. Among those, Whitbeck covered floods in Venezuela, the earthquake in Colombia,[which?] and the destruction left by Hurricane Mitch. On the political side, Whitbeck reported on the presidential elections in Mexico, Peru, and Argentina, the Augusto Pinochet extradition process, the coup attempt in Ecuador,[which?] the death of Octavio Paz, and Bill Clinton's trip to Latin America in May 1997. He also reported on the Latin American Summit from Monterrey, Mexico.
Whitbeck has received various journalism accolades, such as the National Headliner Award for coverage of the Ciudad Juárez killings in 1999 and two others for his special report on the presence of Middle Eastern terror organizations in South America's Triple Borders region, Argentina, comprising Brazil and Paraguay in 2001. He won the Global Media Award from the Population Institute and the Environmentalist Media Award from the Association of Environmental Media. He also received a special Emmy recognition for his journalistic achievements. In addition, Whitbeck was selected as one of the 12 leaders in the International Journalism category for 2001 by Guatemala's Business Council.
Television
[edit]Whitbeck was the host of the first three seasons of the Latin American version of the reality show The Amazing Race. The first two seasons aired on Discovery Channel Latin America. The third season aired on September 25, 2011, on Space.
Projects
[edit]Whitbeck spearheaded a project called "Pintando Santa Catarina Palopó" in Santa Catarina Palopó, located on Lake Atitlán. The project has received international attention for sparking development and local job opportunities when residents painted the town's buildings in vibrant hues.[5]
Education
[edit]A native of Guatemala, Whitbeck holds a bachelor's degree in international studies from Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, and a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University in New York City. He is fluent in English, French, and Spanish.
Personal life
[edit]Whitbeck is the son of Harris Whitbeck Sr., a notable Guatemalan businessman.
References
[edit]- ^ Muñoz, Yuliza (2024-01-19). "Inguat: nombran a autoridades para el período 2024-2028 - Agencia Guatemalteca de Noticias" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ "INGUAT: A new era with Harris Whitbeck | Visit Latin America". 2024-01-22. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ "CNN Programs - Anchors/Reporters - Harris Whitbeck". www.cnn.com. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
- ^ "ABOUT THAT: Spotlight on Storytellers: HARRIS WHITBECK". Podomatic. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
- ^ "A Vast Art Project Is Transforming This Guatemalan Lakeside Town". Architectural Digest. 2017-11-15. Retrieved 2023-12-19.