By Alberto Daniel Barboza
04 Dec 2024, 10:21 AM EST
Various television figures from the network Univision They were surprised to be fired. The decision has caused a stir on social networks, because it happens just before the end of 2024, in addition to the fact that one of them had been working in the media for 17 years: the journalist Maity Interiano.
In addition to the renowned presenter of the Univision Night Edition Newscast; They were also fired from Univision:
- He Chef Yisusfrom the program “Despierta América”
- Roger Borgescorrespondent of “Primer Impacto”
- Elizabeth Curielfrom “El Gordo y la Flaca”
- Eduardo PadillaViX news journalist
- Carolina PegueroViX news journalist
Daniel Alegriacurrent CEO of TelevisaUnivision, sent a message to the media’s employees and stressed that The adjustments (layoffs) are part of a strategy towards 2025.
“This week we are implementing significant and necessary changes, all with the goal of reforming our position by 2025 and beyond”said the executive, as confirmed by ENSTARZ ¡Latino!.
Journalist Maity Interiano confirmed her own dismissal through a statement, highlighting the time and professional goals, even unexpected ones, that she achieved during her time at Univision.
“After 17 years, this chapter of my life ends. What started as an internship became my first and only job I’ve had to date. It was here where I began my career and worked tirelessly to get to this chair and become the anchor of the Univision Night Edition newscast.”wrote the communicator.
The decisions not only surprised the television network workers, but also the viewers, who closely followed the personalities who were fired. And although it is not confirmed, it is not ruled out that there may be more layoffs.
In September of this year it was announced that the journalist Jorge Ramos He will also leave Univision at the end of 2024, which is when his current contract with the media ends.
His position as main host of “Noticiero Univision” will be assumed by the Colombian journalist Ilia Calderon.
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