Journalist Celso Freitas retires after 53 years in television

Journalist Celso Freitas has retired from television after a career spanning 53 years. The 73-year-old professional concluded his career with a tribute at SBT, where he also hosted the final segment of the SBT Brasil news program for the last time.

Freitas, who began his career in radio during the 1970s, previously worked at Globo covering major international events including the death of Ayrton Senna, the 1994 World Cup, Hurricane Katrina, the Indonesian tsunami, and the election of Barack Obama. He stated that the retirement marks a transition to spending more time with his family and noted that his career was built on a foundation of credibility and commitment to journalism.