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Television director Oscar Ruiz Moreira, who led the National Sports News for many years, has permanently relocated to the United States.
Moreira, who also directed the program Glorias Deportivas, left his wife and daughter on the Island.
The news was shared on Facebook by sports journalist Yasel Porto, who did not specify how his former colleague emigrated.
"Oscarito had a wonderful relationship with most of his colleagues, thanks to his friendly and respectful nature. It could be said that he was the best on a personal level among all the TV directors at the channel, despite the consistently complex and questionable atmosphere that has been experienced in this place," Porto recalled.
"With his emigration, Tele Rebelde loses one of the good ones in the professional realm and as a person. In this regard, I don't recall anyone criticizing him for harming anyone," he pointed out.
Ruiz Moreira worked for 35 years in Cuban television, starting at the age of 18 as a production assistant.
First, he worked on fiction programs, such as the series La Gran Rebelión and Algo más que soñar, before moving on to the news segments.
In addition to the National Sports News, he directed the Midday News, the ANSOC News of Channel Habana, the Stay Updated News, and the public participation segment Free Access on the telecenter Channel Habana.
Dozens of people, including several colleagues, wished the professional success in his new life in the United States and hope that he can soon bring his family with him.
"I worked closely with him in various settings and always noted his professionalism, seriousness, and high standards for achieving success. He is an excellent person and friend... I wish him all the best," wrote retired sports commentator René Navarro.
"I'm very happy about it. And yes, I agree, if he was good as a director, as a human being he is incomparable," said journalist Julita Osendi.
"The best for Oscarito. Stellar in everything, both work and life!" emphasized journalist Jesús Muñoz.
Many sports journalism professionals are leaving Cuba in this migration wave that appears to have no end.
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