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Datena Leaves EBC to Run for Federal Deputy
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Datena Leaves EBC to Run for Federal Deputy

From Estadão · () Portuguese

Translated from Portuguese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Brazilian journalist and presenter José Luiz Datena has terminated his contract with Empresa Brasil de Comunicação (EBC).
  • Datena plans to run for a federal deputy seat in the 2026 elections, with support from Vice President Geraldo Alckmin and former minister Márcio França.
  • EBC acknowledged Datena's personal decision and thanked him for his contributions to their television and radio programs.

Veteran Brazilian journalist and television presenter José Luiz Datena has officially rescinded his contract with Empresa Brasil de Comunicação (EBC), paving the way for his political aspirations.

Datena intends to compete for a seat in the Chamber of Deputies in the 2026 general elections. His political ambitions are reportedly being supported by key figures in the current administration, including Vice President Geraldo Alckmin and former minister Márcio França. França is also considering a run for the Senate or potentially as a running mate for Fernando Haddad in the São Paulo gubernatorial race.

In a statement, EBC confirmed Datena's departure, citing his "personal decision to end the contract." The state-run broadcaster expressed gratitude for his services on programs such as "Na Mesa com Datena" on TV Brasil and "Alô Alô Brasil" on Rádio Nacional.

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Originally published by Estadão in Portuguese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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