Broadcasters Carlos Taphanel and Patricio Mladinic Honored as Illustrious Citizens in Argentina and Chile

The Quilmes City Council in Argentina approved an ordinance declaring the late journalist Carlos Ernesto Taphanel a post‑mortem "Ciudadano Ilustre" in recognition of his career in popular communication, defence of human rights and consistent political stance. Council members from all blocks praised his professionalism and commitment to workers and popular sectors, and his family attended the ceremony.

In Chile, the Council of Illustrious Citizens of the Magallanes and Chilean Antarctic region unanimously granted broadcaster Patricio Mladinic Centurione the title of "Ciudadano Ilustre" for 2026. The honor was presented by regional governor Jorge Flies in Punta Arenas, highlighting Mladinic’s five‑decade career in radio and television, his role as a community figure, and his contributions to sports officiating and local culture.