Discurso Periodístico Sobre la Narcopolítica a Través de las Columnas de Opinión de Guillermo Cano

Abstract

The present investigation was interested in the speech in the opinion columns of the journalist Guillermo Cano, called "La Libreta Apuntes", about narcopolitics in Colombia. Discourse analysis was applied as a study methodology, based on the approaches of the linguist Teun Van Dijk, with the aim of finding the relevant themes for the journalist and the ways in which this phenomenon signified. For the same reason, 10 opinion columns were chosen, between 1984 and 1986, because it marks the entry into illegality of these actors and the sharpening of the conflicts with the Colombian State. It was found that the events narrated by the journalist refer to the practices of control and violence by drug traffickers in different sectors of society, such as the State, elections, citizens, and the media. In his speech, he denotes a position contrary to the interests of the "drug lords", since he is in agreement with the extradition treaty between Colombia and the United States, as well as condemns the murders of public officials of the Executive and Judicial branches committed by this actor. In general terms, the opinion columns of "La Libreta de Apuntes" reflect the concerns of the journalist, regarding the dangers of drug trafficking due to corruption within the institutions, the weakness of the state and the uncertainty that could leave in colombians.