Fearing demonstrations, Globo hires security guards to shield journalists in RS

A video published by federal deputy Mário Frias (PL-SP) showed the moment in which a resident of Rio Grande do Sul tries to talk to William Bonner during coverage of the tragedy caused by the rains in the state. In the recording, it is possible to hear the young man angry with the presence of the journalist from Globe at the site, which was taken over by floods.

The episode made the network decide to hire security guards for all anchors and reporters involved in coverage. The channel fears that the demonstrations, in addition to being verbal, could become physical.

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“Where’s Globe into the water? There are businessmen in Brazil working more than the president himself. Because the Globe Did you just come here to record now? Why wasn’t there anyone in the water before? Why weren’t you with us in this rescue? When it’s time to put it in the media it’s easy, once everything is dry it’s easy to talk about”, he said.

A security guard who was escorting the presenter of the National Newspaper he even tried to prevent the resident from approaching — until then, only Bonner had security guards. “You can do whatever protection you need, brother. This space here is public”, said the boy.

Globo hired security guards after accusations against the broadcaster

“I want to understand why there was no president to ‘sprout’ here. After the people of Porto Alegre, the people of Rio Grande do Sul, the people of Brazil helping, then the people now appear to record. This rubbish service. We have nothing to lose. Why are you going to keep quiet? It’s your role. You defend the people who are not defending the cause”, continued the man.

Still heading towards William Bonner, the man continued firing accusations against the GlobeFirst Lady Janja and even Luciano Huck.

“Canoes was under water, people died while Mrs. Janja was watching Madonna, while Luciano Huck was paying a lot of money to Madonna’s people, but Luciano Hang, who is a terrible person, was sending more troops than he did. Brazilian President. Shame of Globeshame on you”, he stated.

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