Elda Cantú
About Elda Cantú
Elda Cantú is a News Editor at The New York Times, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in International Relations and Latin American Studies and has held various academic and editorial positions, focusing on topics such as international politics and gender issues.
Current Role as News Editor
Elda Cantú serves as a News Editor at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2019. Based in the Mexico City Area, she focuses on a variety of topics including international politics, journalism, and gender issues. Her role involves overseeing news coverage and contributing to the editorial direction of the publication.
Previous Experience at The New York Times
Before her current role, Elda Cantú worked as the Deputy Editor for NYTimes Español from 2018 to 2019. During her nine-month tenure, she contributed to the development of Spanish-language content, enhancing the publication's reach within Spanish-speaking audiences.
Academic Background
Elda Cantú holds a Master's degree in Latin American and Caribbean Studies from New York University, which she completed in 2006. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Tecnológico de Monterrey in 2001. Her academic background supports her expertise in international politics and regional studies.
Teaching Experience
Elda Cantú has extensive teaching experience in higher education. She served as a professor at ITESM, Campus Santa Catarina for ten years from 2002 to 2012, and held the position of Director of the Social Sciences and Humanities Department there from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, she taught at Universidad ESAN in Lima, Peru from 2012 to 2019.
Writing Contributions
In addition to her editorial role, Elda Cantú writes for 'El Times', the Spanish-language newsletter of The New York Times. She has also authored articles on topics such as artificial intelligence, including a piece titled '¿Imagen real o generada por IA?'. Her bilingual writing enhances the publication's engagement with diverse audiences.