Internal conflict at Globo leads chief editor to leave the network

The episode gained prominence because Fernando Castro, chief editor at Globo in São Paulo, resigned after a heated argument with regional journalism director Ana Escalada. The disagreement culminated in the removal of his belongings from the broadcaster in the early hours of the morning, a fact that began circulating among media outlets.

What triggered the split between Castro and Escalada

According to reports, the tension began with a disagreement over a story for "Jornal Hoje" in the second half of August. The conversation grew heated and escalated to personal insults in front of colleagues, leading Castro to leave the workplace without returning.

How the internal dispute unfolded

Fernando Castro had been chosen by William Bonner to take over as chief editor of "Jornal Nacional" before being transferred to São Paulo in 2019. Over time, his behavior was flagged to HR as problematic, including sharing medical exams in editor group chats to justify absences.

Upon his return to active duty, the other editors began consulting Ana Escalada more frequently, sparking jealousy and accusations of persecution from Castro. A public fight in the newsroom, motivated by an editorial disagreement, led the chief editor to walk out and not return to his duties.

Steps taken by Castro before his departure

Before leaving the broadcaster, Castro sent an email to directors Ricardo Villela and Miguel Athayde, stating he would not return as long as he remained subordinate to Ana Escalada. The email received no response, as reported by Diário do Centro do Mundo.

In the early hours of the following morning, Castro gathered his belongings, an action described as the “journalistic version of slamming the door.” Globo has not officially commented on the matter.

Repercussions within journalism management

The network's top management, represented by Villela and Athayde, is seeking a solution to keep both professionals at the company, although the removal of his belongings indicates that the door has closed on Castro's return. The conflict comes at a time when journalism leadership is dealing with other internal friction, such as criticism involving GloboNews.

What is known so far

Fernando Castro worked for four years as chief editor of "Jornal Nacional" in Rio before taking over the São Paulo newsroom. Ana Escalada, who has led regional journalism for six years, has a stricter management style, according to colleagues. The impasse between the two demonstrates how editorial disagreements can escalate into professional rifts in high-pressure environments.

With information from VEJA and Jornal de Brasília.