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Former head of San Antonio’s Telemundo 60 TV station dies in helicopter crash
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Sanford Nowlin , as published by San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· August 20, 2026
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Key points José Alberto Suárez had spent 25 years working in the media industry. José Alberto Suárez, a veteran of the media industry, was among those who perished.
A helicopter crash in northeastern Kenya resulted in the deaths of five Americans. José Alberto Suárez, a veteran of the media industry, was among those who perished. He had a long career in television, serving in leadership roles at multiple properties. Suárez's experience included heading a Spanish-language broadcaster's operations. The cause of the crash is still being investigated. Further details about the incident and Suárez's career are available from the original report.
The crash occurred on a Wednesday, claiming the lives of all on board. José Alberto Suárez had spent 25 years working in the media industry.
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Category: safety Published: August 20, 2026 Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) Reading time: 1 min
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