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IRE mourns the loss of Executive Director Diana R. Fuentes

It is with the heaviest hearts that the IRE Board and staff share the news that our executive director, Diana R. Fuentes, died unexpectedly today in Washington, D.C. As we process this loss, we invite you to join us in reflecting on the incredible impact she had on all of us, and on IRE.

Emergency IRE Board of Directors Meeting - March 22, 2026

The IRE Board of Directors will hold an Emergency Board Meeting on Sunday, March 22, at 3 pm Eastern. Discussion follows the unexpected passing of IRE Executive Director Diana Fuentes. A brief agenda is available here.

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Diana Fuentes and Rebecca Aguilar are inducted into the NAHJ Hall of Fame by NAHJ President Nora López.
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The National Association of Hispanic Journalists inducted IRE Executive Director Diana Fuentes and three other journalists into the NAHJ Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Aug. 5, 2022, in Las Vegas.

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