Guillermo Paxton's Blog - Posts Tagged "el-choco"
Armando "El Choco" Rodriguez
All of the scenes in THE PLAZA are based on actual events. The majority of the characters are based on real people I met or researched, and some are a conglomerate of several. Saul Saavedra is based on Armando (El Choco) Rodriguez, a man I admire very much.
He reported on the widespread corruption within the government in Chihuahua and had information in his possession that linked many high-ranking officials with the mafia when he was assassinated.
One can only imagine being threatened, and worse, one's family, constantly by dirty cops, assassins and government officials. Armando's last days must have been horrifying, and I did my best to portray that in THE PLAZA.
Sadly, Armando's crime goes unresolved, as well as dozen's of other reporters that have gone missing or been killed.
Regards,
GP
http://newspapertree.com/features/312...
He reported on the widespread corruption within the government in Chihuahua and had information in his possession that linked many high-ranking officials with the mafia when he was assassinated.
One can only imagine being threatened, and worse, one's family, constantly by dirty cops, assassins and government officials. Armando's last days must have been horrifying, and I did my best to portray that in THE PLAZA.
Sadly, Armando's crime goes unresolved, as well as dozen's of other reporters that have gone missing or been killed.
Regards,
GP
http://newspapertree.com/features/312...
