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Luisa Meireles leaves information direction of Lusa

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Briefings

Luísa Meireles announced her departure from the Lusa Information Directorate on October 12, 2026, ending eight years in leadership. She cited an unsustainable situation and a proposal from the Council of Administration, while the Directorate of Information confirmed her contract ends on that date. She will continue as president of the Professional Journalists' Committee (CCPJ) at full-time. The outgoing director, Nuno Simas, and Maria de Deus Rodrigues, were thanked for their service. The announcement was made during a meeting with journalists on October 8, 2026, and the new director was not yet named.

Key points

• Luísa Meireles announced her departure from the Lusa Information Directorate on October 12, 2026, ending eight years in leadership.
• She cited an unsustainable situation and a proposal from the Council of Administration, while the Directorate of Information confirmed her contract ends on that date.

Context

Luísa Meireles, who completed 70 years in November, led the Lusa Information Directorate since October 1, 2018, and was reappointed in 2021. She defended journalistic independence and launched initiatives like Lusa Verifica. The outgoing director, Nuno Simas, and Maria de Deus Rodrigues, were thanked for their service. The announcement was made during a meeting with journalists on October 8, 2026, and the new director was not yet named.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the Lusa and +M sources. The specific reasons for the departure beyond 'unsustainable situation' are not fully detailed. The new director's name is not provided. The article notes ongoing debates about agency statutes and government support for improvements, but does not confirm the outcome of these discussions.

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