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Sônia Carneiro, veteran Brazilian political journalist, dies at 74
Renowned Brazilian journalist Sônia Carneiro, known as Soninha, passed away in Brasília at the age of 74 on Sunday, September 20. A prominent figure in political journalism, she had a career spanning over five decades.
Carneiro began her professional journey in 1971 and spent 32 years at Rádio Jornal do Brasil and Jornal do Brasil, serving as a reporter, news chief, and director of the radio station in Brasília. Her extensive coverage included pivotal moments in Brazilian history, such as the Diretas Já movement, the 1988 Constituent Assembly, the PC Farias inquiry, and the impeachment of President Fernando Collor.
She was recognized for her courage and professional excellence, receiving the Foreign Press Award from the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in Brazil (ACIE) in 1992. In more recent years, she served as a communications advisor for Senator Jaques Wagner.
She is survived by her two sons, Terence and Danniel Zveiter. Details regarding her funeral arrangements have not yet been officially released by her family.
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Brasília · Fernando Collor · Jaques Wagner · Jornal do Brasil · Rádio Jornal do Brasil · Sônia Carneiro
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- [● 2 SOURCES] She worked in the public sector for 24 years, including roles with politician Jaques Wagner. blogdomagno.com.br · contilnetnoticias.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sônia Carneiro died in her sleep on Sunday, September 20, at age 74. blogdomagno.com.br · contilnetnoticias.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Her career included covering the Diretas Já movement and the impeachment of Fernando Collor. blogdomagno.com.br · contilnetnoticias.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] She received the Foreign Press Award from the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in Brazil (ACIE) in 1992. contilnetnoticias.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] She worked for the Jornal do Brasil system for 32 years, ending in 2003. contilnetnoticias.com.br