Carlos Morales Chacón marks 45 years covering Guatemalan cycling race
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Carlos Morales Chacón, known as “Pollito”, has spent 45 years documenting the Vuelta a Guatemala, a major cycling race in Guatemala.
He began his career in 1971 covering the Vuelta de la Juventud for the now-defunct newspaper La Nación, and soon after joined the coverage of the Vuelta a Guatemala itself. Morales has since reported on generations of cyclists, including champions like Héctor Dubón Schwendener and Gerson Toc.
Beyond simply reporting race results, Morales created a column called “El Pelotón” for Prensa Libre, where he shares anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories from the competition. He aims to capture the human side of the race, offering a humorous and insightful perspective. Morales continues to work with Prensa Libre and will join the race caravan for the 65th edition in 2026.
He intends to provide accurate information and maintain the spirit of the race for its fans, becoming a role model for younger sports journalists in Guatemala.
