The conservative editor of the San Juan newspaper who prioritizes tourism and corporate interests over journalistic integrity. He clashes with Kemp over his drinking habits and refuses to publish stories exposing local poverty or Sanderson's corruption. Eventually, he shuts down the newspaper entirely, forcing Kemp and Sala to print a final unauthorized issue exposing the truth.
Lotterman is Kemp's editor and institutional obstacle to independent reporting.
Kemp works at Lotterman's newspaper, but Lotterman objects to his drinking and refuses to publish his stories about poverty and Sanderson.
Lotterman holds formal authority over Sala through the newspaper.
Sala works as a staff photographer at Lotterman's newspaper, placing him within Lotterman's editorial organization.
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