Italian journalist Mino Carta died this Tuesday (2), in São Paulo, aged 91. He had been hospitalized at the Sírio-Libanês hospital for 15 days and was facing health problems. The cause of death was not disclosed.
Founder of the magazine Capital letterIn 1994, Carta was one of the most influential figures in the national press. Over a career spanning more than seven decades, he established himself as one of the leading voices of progressive thought in Brazilian journalism. His publications were distinguished by their left-leaning editorial stance.
In addition to Carta Capital, he participated in the creation of magazines such as Four wheels, Veja e This is. He also worked in the Brazilian editorial office of the Italian agency HANDLE and directed the sports section of The State of S. Paul between 1964 and 1965.
Born in Genova, in the Liguria region, Mino arrived in Brazil after World War II. He was the third generation of a family linked to the press. His grandfather, Luigi Becherucci, was editor of the Genoese newspaper Caffaro.
He began his career in journalism in 1950, as a World Cup correspondent for the newspaper The messenger, from Rome. In Brazil, he became known for his direct and engaged style, without sacrificing editorial independence.
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