Founder and publisher
Between 2007 and 2015, Frank López Ballesteros was a reporter for the international desk of El Universal newspaper in Caracas, where he focused on the coverage of national security and anti-terrorism issues, as well as monitoring the domestic politics of several countries, including Cuba, Iran, and China.
Mr. López was part of the team of investigative journalists for Playboy Venezuela magazine, where, coexisting with erotic photos and frivolous topics, he gave the publication a formal and serious touch, with long-winded reports.
Frank obtained a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Monteávila University in Caracas in 2006 and has a diploma in Terrorism Studies certified by the United Nations and the University of Carabobo, in Venezuela.
Email: Frlopezb@itempnews.org