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Portuguese journalist and writer Joaquim Letria dies

Letria was eighty-two and counted among the leading figures of Portuguese journalism; he was also a writer, and he died on Friday.

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on BBN This Morning
Published 9:57 AM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

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First reported by Euronews: “Portuguese journalist and writer Joaquim Letria dies”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 9:57 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.

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EuronewsPortuguese journalist and writer Joaquim Letria dies

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorJoaquim Letria, regarded as one of the leading figures in Portuguese journalism, has died at the age of eighty-two.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHe was also a writer, and Euronews reports he died on Friday.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA long career in the news business, and our condolences go out to his family and colleagues.

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