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Death and legacy of Brazilian journalist Zuenir Ventura

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Zuenir Ventura, a prominent Brazilian journalist, writer, and member of the Academia Brasileira de Letras, died at the age of 95 due to pneumonia in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro. Ventura’s career spanned over six decades, during which he worked for major outlets such as O Globo, Jornal do Brasil, Veja, and Correio da Manhã. He was recognized for his investigative reporting on social and political issues, receiving honors including the Esso, Vladimir Herzog, and Jabuti prizes. His notable works include ‘1968: O Ano que Não Terminou’ and ‘Cidade Partida’. Following his death, the Biblioteca Municipal Centenário in Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais, organized a thematic exhibition featuring his literary and journalistic works, such as ‘Chico Mendes: crime e castigo’ and ‘Sagrada Família’, for public consultation. In response to his passing, members of the Rio de Janeiro City Council have introduced Janeiro, legislative proposals were introduced by councilors including Carlo Caiado and Flávio Valle to honor his legacy through public spaces. One bill, co-authored by Council President Carlo Caiado and other councilors, proposes naming a municipal school school, library, or library after the journalist. A separate proposal, signed by Flávio Valle and Carlo Caiado, suggests naming a street, plaza, or viaduct public space in the Ipanema neighborhood after Ventura, where he lived him. In the wake of his passing, the Academia Brasileira de Letras announced 17 candidates competing for more than 50 years. Chair 32, the seat previously held by Ventura. The diverse group of contenders includes writers, journalists, researchers, and visual artists, notably physician and author Drauzio Varella. An election to select a new member via absolute majority is scheduled for November 12.

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  1. 2026-10-10 01:09 UTC Death and legacy of Brazilian journalist Zuenir Ventura
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