Journalist Adalberto Bioto fired from Jovem Pan

Journalist Adalberto Bioto said on social media on Friday (September 15, 2023) that he was fired from… Young frying pan. The professional joins a series of other layoffs announced in recent weeks by the broadcaster, which faces cash withdrawals from videos posted on YouTube and a decline in government advertising investment.

“Guys, someone has to be classy in this story. Let it be me, I insist. Yes, I no longer work for Jovem Pan.” I received my contract termination notice calmly and reciprocally., Piotto wrote in X (formerly Twitter).

The journalist has been with the station since 2022, when he took over “Entrelinhas”, a debate program on various topics. Before him, two weeks ago, other names also left the company. These were the cases of commentator Diogo Schilp, editor-in-chief Virgilio Dias, and digital sector director Andreza Polisi.

a Young frying panbusinessman Antonio Augusto Amaral de Carvalho Filho, lost access to YouTube due to accusations of misinformation on the platform.

In June, the Federal Public Ministry (MPF) asked the court to cancel the grants allowing the operation of the radio Young frying pan On June 27, he was charged with spreading misinformation and content attacking democracy.

If the grants are cancelled, the station will not be able to broadcast on radio. However, streaming on YouTube or TV will continue unchanged.

Abert (Brazilian Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters) commented on the MPF request and said it believed “Very worrying” Filed ACP (General Civil Action). According to the organization, the cancellation of the broadcasting license is a measure “Extreme, dangerous and unprecedented”.

“Freedom of broadcasting is essential to the exercise of a free press and to the existence of pluralism of opinion, which must always be preserved.”Ebert said.