Fernando del Rincón is recognized in international journalism for his direct, analytical style and commitment to the truth. Throughout his career, he has maintained a firm stance on human rights and democracy issues in Latin America, especially in countries where freedom of expression is threatened.
His way of reporting combines the rigor of a journalist with the empathy of a human being who understands the emotional weight behind each story. That duality -between professional objectivity and personal sensitivity- was once again evident during a television moment that moved CNN en Español’s audience.
Fernando del Rincón very moved
During one of his broadcasts, the Mexican host could not hold back his tears when announcing a news of enormous transcendence: the nomination of María Corina Machado for the Nobel Peace Prize. This recognition, although symbolic in the television story -since the Norwegian Nobel Committee has not yet made such a nomination official-, was treated by Del Rincón as a tribute to the Venezuelan leader’s spirit of struggle and resistance. The news touched her in a very personal way, as Del Rincón has been closely following the political and social situation in Venezuela for more than a decade.
With his voice cracking and visible emotion, the journalist confessed in front of the cameras: “Uff, forgive me, forgive me, forgive me, it’s just that… many years, many years of sharing Venezuelan history, many years of sharing with many actors. María Corina, one of them… You don’t realize how many times I have talked about it, how many years have passed… I’m sorry I am so moved”.
These words reflected not only the professional but also the human bond he has maintained with the protagonists of the Venezuelan reality. Since his first meeting with Machado in Caracas in 2012, Del Rincón has witnessed the progressive deterioration of the country’s political situation, marked by repression, mass exodus and institutional crisis under the government of Nicolás Maduro.
The journalist’s career and commitment to Venezuela
Fernando del Rincón and his team were awarded an Emmy Award for their investigation into El Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan-based criminal organization that has expanded its operations throughout Latin America. This journalistic work not only exposed the magnitude of the criminal phenomenon, but also brought to light the social and political consequences of the institutional collapse in Venezuela.
Throughout his career in programs such as Conclusiones, Del Rincón has dedicated countless broadcasts to analyze the Venezuelan crisis, interviewing political figures, activists and victims of the regime. His persistence has made him one of the most visible voices of denunciation journalism in the region.
The communicator’s emotional gesture was widely shared and commented on in social networks. Personalities such as Catherine Fulop, Carolina Sandoval and his wife, Jullye Giliberti, publicly expressed their support and admiration for his honesty and sensitivity to a cause that touches the hearts of millions of Venezuelans inside and outside the country.
In times when journalistic objectivity is often interpreted as coldness, Del Rincón’s reaction was a reminder of the importance of empathy in the news business. Showing emotion did not detract from his professionalism; on the contrary, it reinforced his credibility with an audience that perceives his work as a constant struggle for truth and justice.
Although Venezuela continues to make headlines for its political, economic and humanitarian crisis, moments like the one experienced in Del Rincón’s program nourish the hope that the country can one day recover freedom and democracy. For the Mexican journalist, this episode represented more than a news story: it was a reminder of the power of journalism to connect, inspire and keep alive the memory of people who resist.
The scene of Fernando del Rincón, visibly moved, will remain as one of those moments where journalism transcends the screen to become a human testimony of history.
Here you can see the video of Fernando del Rincón crying.
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