Yamid Amat's son denied reports about the journalist's death and revealed his father's state of health: "He is progressing satisfactorily."
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On October 4, 2026, false reports regarding the death of prominent Colombian journalist Yamid Amat circulated on social media, prompting an official response. Yamid Amat Serna, the journalist's son, publicly refuted these claims and confirmed that his father is currently receiving medical care at the Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, where he is evolving satisfactorily. The hospital issued a formal statement to clarify the situation and address the misinformation spreading online.
Separately, the Colombian Procuraduría General requested an investigation into the unrelated murder of Julián Hincapié, a community journalist and human rights defender in Anorí, Antioquia. Hincapié was found deceased on October 2, marking the third such killing of a journalist in the country in 2026.
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Infobae (AR) - Procuraduría colombianaFocuses on institutional response to journalist safety and violence.
Infobae (AR) - Qué pasó con Yamid AmatEmphasizes the hospital's role in clarifying medical status.
Infobae (AR) - Hijo de Yamid AmatHighlights the family's direct rebuttal of social media rumors.
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