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]

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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

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

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

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

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

Canal 1 announced the hiring of Sandra Vélez Franco to strengthen its news operations, which offer hourly updates and multiple daily broadcasts. · El Espectador

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