The journalism and television world in our country mourns the loss of one of its most influential and beloved figures. Victoria Prego has passed away this Wednesday at the age of 75, according to sources from the Madrid Association of the Press, while the exact causes of death remain unknown.
During her long career, Prego was a constant presence across Spain’s general-interest networks, contributing to numerous projects. One of her early roles in television was in the International Section of TVE, where she began in 1974. After working on Redacción Noche for La 2 in 1976, she was appointed head of the international section and later designated TVE’s London correspondent two years after that.
Over more than two decades, Prego hosted several programs on these channels, including Al Cierre, El Arte de Vivir, and El Debate. Yet one of her most significant works was La Transición, a documentary TVE premiered in 1995 that portrayed the historical period of Spain’s transition to democracy between 1973 and 1977.
Following her time at TVE, Prego also contributed to regional networks. She served as director and presenter of Un Momento Por Favor, a program broadcast on networks such as Telemadrid and Canal Sur.
In the 1990s, Prego moved through private networks as well. At Antena 3 she produced a series of documentaries tied to major milestones, such as the 20th anniversary of Franco’s death and the ascent of Juan Carlos I to the throne. In later years, one interview with Adolfo Suárez in which he discussed the possibility of blocking a referendum on the monarchy became particularly notable.
Beyond her on-screen work, Prego helped shape media through leadership and collaboration. She founded El Independiente and served on the board of the Academy of Television. She also contributed to programs like Los Desayunos de TVE, Madrid Opina, Alto y Claro on Telemadrid, and La Vuelta al Mundo on Veo7.