# Rafael Poveda Supports Ex-Wife Sandra Vélez Amid Sexual Harassment Accusations

Journalist Rafael Poveda publicly endorsed ex-wife Sandra Vélez's new role despite facing sexual harassment allegations.

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Rafael Poveda has categorically rejected the allegations against him, stating they are an attack on his reputation and confirming he will exercise his defense with the support of a legal team before the corresponding authorities. [^1]

Rafael Poveda, an experienced Colombian journalist, producer, and director, has been at the center of a media storm due to serious allegations of sexual and workplace harassment presented by several women and journalists in the industry. [^2]

Rafael Poveda published a video message congratulating Sandra Vélez on her arrival at Canal 1 Noticias, noting she is a great presenter and journalist with more than 10 years of experience. [^3]

Sandra Vélez, a communicator, concluded her stage on the program Mañana Express from Canal RCN to join as the new information face of Canal 1 Noticias. [^4]

Margarita Ortega confirmed her departure from Canal 1 Noticias two weeks ago, stating she is completely unaffiliated with the channel and will reveal her future projects soon. [^5]

Sandra Vélez Franco, a Colombian journalist with over a decade of experience, joined the Canal 1 Noticias team as the new anchor starting August 31. [^6]

Canal 1 announced the hiring of Sandra Vélez Franco to strengthen its news operations, which offer hourly updates and multiple daily broadcasts. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Rafael Poveda has categorically rejected the allegations against him, stating they are an attack on his reputation and confirming he will exercise his defense with the support of a legal team before the corresponding authorities. (Publimetro Colombia, News)
2. Rafael Poveda, an experienced Colombian journalist, producer, and director, has been at the center of a media storm due to serious allegations of sexual and workplace harassment presented by several women and journalists in the industry. (Publimetro Colombia, News)
3. Rafael Poveda published a video message congratulating Sandra Vélez on her arrival at Canal 1 Noticias, noting she is a great presenter and journalist with more than 10 years of experience. (Publimetro Colombia, News)
4. Sandra Vélez, a communicator, concluded her stage on the program Mañana Express from Canal RCN to join as the new information face of Canal 1 Noticias. (Publimetro Colombia, News)
5. Margarita Ortega confirmed her departure from Canal 1 Noticias two weeks ago, stating she is completely unaffiliated with the channel and will reveal her future projects soon. (El Espectador, News)
6. Sandra Vélez Franco, a Colombian journalist with over a decade of experience, joined the Canal 1 Noticias team as the new anchor starting August 31. (El Espectador, News)
7. Canal 1 announced the hiring of Sandra Vélez Franco to strengthen its news operations, which offer hourly updates and multiple daily broadcasts. (El Espectador, News)

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