It had been on the air for almost 44 years, but the boy’s first and only job, leaving Adamantina inland and conquering São Paulo and the rest of Brazil, was coming to an end. Carlos Tramontina left TV Globo.
It’s a completely different feeling than anything I’ve ever experienced. A new chapter opens. People were shocked when I left, but I felt like my time was coming.
Carlos Tramontina, in an exclusive interview with Splash
The commitment to daily journalism at the helm of “SP2” and everything he had already experienced at the station prevented him from realizing some dreams. At just 66 last week, “Tramonta,” as his closest friends say, wants to enjoy life.
Outside of Globo he wants to dedicate himself to social media, enjoy the Rio Carnival and travel to destinations he has been waiting for so long. “I never saw the Rio Carnival because I always went to the São Paulo Carnival. I always wanted to run a marathon in Patagonia and I never got it. I wanted to run the Midnight Sun Marathon in Norway and it didn’t work out,” says he who is a runner in his spare time. “Now there is much work to be done to satisfy that craving.”
Despite so many plans, Tramontina promises he won’t let the public down. “I won’t leave you, rest assured,” he jokes.
Carlos Tramontina celebrates the arrival of 66 years with a new life: outside of Globo and full of dreams
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closed chapter
It may even have looked like a lastminute decision, but Tramontina’s exit had been planned for a long time. In addition to him, the last few years have been marked by the dismissal of other veterans of the house such as Chico Pinheiro and Renato Machado.
“I wouldn’t stay with Globo much longer, neither would other colleagues. I think it goes without saying that the company needs to renew itself. The faces will change. My time has come,” muses the journalist.
When saying goodbye, however, the feeling that speaks loudest speaks gratitude.
I never thought people would pay so much attention to my work. I just have to thank you, that’s what I find most exciting.
Several renowned journalists have left TV Globo in recent years
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Brazil in question
Carlos Tramontina was the reporter who covered Globo’s elections the longest. It’s been 40 years of following the electoral process in São Paulo and the rest of Brazil, but nothing that prepares him for what’s to come in October.
We have never experienced such a dramatic situation. By authoritarian, overbearing people who do not respect the democratic rite. It’s going to be a tough pick with a lot of attacks.
“What a horror! Democracy is kept in check with fake news, villains, inventors,” he complains. “I hope the process isn’t that bad. That the press can report that people are voting with peace of mind and that the elected official is taking office in a good way,” he adds.
The journalist remembers the attacks he suffered while filming in the street in recent years and regrets that the press has been so hostile.
“No party likes being criticized by the press. It’s radicalism on both sides. doesn’t rule the country, doesn’t make decisions, it just reflects the country we have. political and economic interests behind it,” he emphasizes.
future
At the moment, Tramontina only thinks about the holidays he will enjoy in Europe before analyzing the various invitations he has received since his departure. However, one thing is certain: the bond is strengthened by social networks.
“I couldn’t comment on certain issues on the networks because they would never differentiate between the citizen and the Globo moderator. I will fill this void that she has left open to the public.”
On Instagram we get to know the other side of the journalist who accompanies us every day: next to his granddaughter, family, sports, literature tips. Will there even be room for a TikTok dance?
“I don’t think it’s serious. I won’t be doing pirouettes. I’ll be clear, transparent and real. I won’t play a fool to get clicks,” he affirmed.
“I miss the affection of the public. I have projects in the works. I’ll look at it calmly and calmly. I’ll be able to hug people through social networks. And communicate with them in other ways. It’s going to be very cool “, he hopes.