Arbenis Petit López, veteran Colombian journalist, dies at 87

Journalist Arbenis Petit López has passed away in Bogotá at the age of 87 due to natural causes. A prominent figure in the history of Cúcuta, Petit López dedicated over four decades to journalism, particularly in radio.

He was closely associated with Caracol Radio for approximately 30 years, serving as the news director for the Cúcuta station during the 1980s. Throughout his career, he covered significant regional and national events, including the 1988 Avianca air tragedy and the visit of Mother Teresa of Calcutta to the border region.