Thus a heavyweight of the Barranquillera radio was left without listeners

The rivalry on the radio of Barranquilla has reached a peak, starring the journalist Lao Herrera, who leads in tune, and Jorge Cura, who has been displaced from his privilege position. This confrontation, which has polarized the audience, raises a complex scenario where situational criminology and the theory of opportunity could play a crucial role. These theories suggest that a third could take advantage of the conflict to commit a punishable act, thus diverting future criminal investigations.

Jorge Cura, a journalist of Chilean origin, seems to have lost ground due to his prolonged lack of criticism of the District Administration and the Atlantic Government, entities linked to the owner of the station where he works. In contrast, Lao Herrera has caught the public’s attention with a direct and participatory style, allowing his listeners to express his opinions in his morning program Alert Barranquilla in this city. This approach has consolidated an interactive journalism that resonates deeply with the community.

Barranquilla’s media landscape has changed dramatically in recent years with the arrival of the National Informative Radio, the rise of the Internet and the impact of social networks. These factors have allowed Lao Herrera news to position itself as the most listened to in the region, thanks to its critical and multidisciplinary narrative that addresses issues related to insecurity, unemployment and poor infrastructure.

Herrera’s success lies in her ability to propose solutions to social problems and promote citizen participation, in contrast to Jorge Cura, who seems to resist change. As Heraclito said: “No one bathes twice in the same river.” The inability to adapt to collective and media transformations has led to losing credibility and, with it, the confidence of its audience.
At present, no means of communication in Barranquilla holds an absolute tune. However, Lao Herrera leads, followed by the radio nationwide and other local stations that share the rest of the market. This case illustrates how trust and connection with social reality are fundamental pillars for success in contemporary journalism. Ultimately, it is flexibility and opening to change that allows flourishing in a world in constant movement.

When journalists, both in the radio field, of other media, choose to avoid addressing issues related to corruption in public administration, This silence can be interpreted as a form of censorship or even self -censorship. This fact, beyond the reasons that motivate it, either by external pressures or an internal fear, will reflect a direct impact on the public’s perception.

In general terms, the growing tension between journalists Jorge Cura and Lao Herrera reflects direct competition for leadership in tune in this region of the country. Herrera, who has established himself as a reference for the audience with his participatory and critical approach, has displaced his privileged position, generating a scenario marked by professional rivalry. This success of Herrera, which stands out for its connection with the social concerns of the listeners, is perceived to have generated a deep discomfort in its counterpart. For its part, Jorge Cura seems to lose ground due to his constant defense of the interests of the owner of the station where he works, which limits him in the treatment of issues that concern citizens.

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