TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Ambassador of Spain to Indonesia, Francisco de Ass Aguilera Aranda, praised the contribution of writer and founder of Tempo, Goenawan Mohamad, to advance journalism in Indonesia. He expressed his praise when presenting the Official Cross of the Order of “Isabel la Católica” from King Felipe VI of Spain.
Aranda considers Goenawan to be a defender of independent journalism who never tires. Through his writing, Aranda emphasizes that Goenawan exposes injustice and promotes human rights.
“One of Goenawan’s most significant achievements is the founding of Tempo magazine, where he served as an editor for more than two decades,” said Aranda at the official…