Cándido Figueredo Ruíz

Cándido Figueredo Ruíz is a journalist for the Paraguayan newspaper ABC Color from Pedro Juan Caballero, Amambay Department, Paraguay. He has received multiple threats against his life for his work in exposing organized crime, drug smuggling across the Brazilian border, and corruption in Paraguay.

Personal Candido Figueredo Ruiz was born and raised in the town of Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay, where he continues to live and work while being hidden from criminals who want to kill him for exposing their operations. He his constantly receiving death threats from criminals who face scrutiny from authorities as a result of his reporting. The threats he has received has forced him to live in a house under full police custody and to carry a gun at his side for safety.

Career Candido Figueredo Ruiz works for the popular newspaper ABC Color in ParaguayCandido Figueredo Ruiz worked for ABC Color as an investigative reporter.

Notable works of journalism During his 16-year career at ABC Color, he has investigated and exposed criminal activity. He his most known for his years of investigating and reporting on Brazilian drug trafficking, and he exposed many of their operations due to his involvement. This story alone caused him to go into seclusion since many death threats were sent his way soon after his reporting. While he fears for his life, he told an audience upon receiving an award that he was honored for the recognition he has received and is glad that his reporting has done so much in the battle against drug dealing and drug trafficking.

Awards Candido Figueredo Ruiz was awarded with the 2015 CPJ International Press Freedom Award by the Committee to Protect Journalists for continuing to report on crime even after receiving threats. He attended this ceremony along with many other journalists from Syria, Ethiopia, and Malaysia who have accomplished similar feats in their careers.