Journalist Carlos Bastos dies, aged 92 Reproduction/RBS TV Journalist Carlos Henrique Esquivel Bastos died this Tuesday (21), aged 92, in Porto Alegre. With almost seven decades of experience, he was one of the references in covering politics in Rio Grande do Sul and Brazil. The information was confirmed by the family — the cause of death was not reported. Born on July 25, 1934, in Passo Fundo, Bastos was the son of a Brazilian father and an Argentine mother. He began his career in 1955, at the newspaper "O Clarin", in Porto Alegre. Along the way, he worked in newspapers, radio and television stations. ? Access the g1 RS channel on WhatsApp Carlos Bastos leaves his wife, Ana Maria Lopes de Almeida Bastos, four children and four grandchildren. Information about the wake and burial was not disclosed.
Journalist Carlos Bastos, who participated in the launch of Jornal Nacional, dies at age 92 in Rio Grande do Sul
Journalist Carlos Bastos dies, aged 92 Reproduction/RBS TV Journalist Carlos Henrique Esquivel Bastos died this Tuesday (21), aged 92, in Porto Alegre. With almost seven decades of experience, he was one of the...
In the political area, the journalist covered presidential campaigns, state governments and institutional crises. He followed the Legality Campaign, in 1961, inside Piratini Palace, and interacted with central political figures, such as Getúlio Vargas, João Goulart and Leonel Brizola. Bastos served as head of reporting for the newspaper Zero Hora and Rádio e TV Gaúcha, where he directed the journalism and sports sectors, including Jornal do Almoço. He also participated in the launch of Jornal Nacional, in 1969. The professional held public functions in the area of ??communication. He was superintendent of Social Communication at the Legislative Assembly of Rio Grande do Sul and Secretary of Communication in the state government of Alceu Collares. Called by colleagues the "master of masters", Bastos defended independence in journalistic activities. "Democracy is essential, especially for communication, especially for journalists. Whether right-wing or left-wing, everyone has the right to propagate what they think, but democracy is essential for the country", said the journalist in an interview with RBS TV. Outside of politics, Bastos was a Grêmio fan and even served as an advisor to the club. In the area of ??advertising, he was the only professional from outside the sector to receive the title of Advertiser of the Year, awarded by the Associação Riograndense de Propaganda. He also received the titles of honorary citizen of Porto Alegre and Itacurubi, as well as emeritus citizen of Passo Fundo. VIDEOS: Everything about RS
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