“Welcome to the retirement club,” Teresa Arboleda tells Alfonso Espinoza de los Monteros after announcing his retirement from television

Even in India they heard the news of retirement Alfonso Espinosa de los Monteros. This event that hit Ecuador reached the ears Teresa Arboleda who, while he was on the Asian continent, felt the need to talk about it with his community and dedicate a few words to his beloved mentor.

“AlfonsoHow much respect and love I have for him. He came into my life when I was just starting out and taught me so many things and served me as an example of a good man, an example of an outstanding professional, an example of commitment to the community,” he said.

Teresa He is 61 years old and also worked on the Ecuavisa network, on the star show Televistazo, from 1979 to 2021. “Without a doubt we will need it on television; that sensible comment, that opportune comment, accurate at critical moments in the country. But we will have it on the networks (…) We have Alfonso some time,” he added.

Don Alfonso Espinosa de los Monteros announces his retirement from Ecuavisa, but will continue to present his stellar news until Monday, May 1

The presenter, who has been active on the news since 1967, will be remembered as Don Alfonsopoints Teresa which for her is synonymous with television and journalism in Ecuador. “His voice has been a benchmark of credibility, balance, courage, integrity and perseverance over several decades,” he declared.

“Life allowed me to be close to him and to benefit from his example and inspiration. It revives the saying: ‘faithful in little, faithful in much’. I saw him as a person of integrity and capable in all his roles: a good father of a family, a good boss, a good friend, a good citizen and an outstanding professional,” he said.

The former presenter met her at the pensioners’ club, where Don Alfonso will have space from May 1: “From the Televistazo screen, he was a pillar of Ecuadorian democracy. His legacy is immense and is etched in the hearts of many Ecuadorians like me. Life will bring more beautiful moments to our dear Alfonso. Welcome to the pensioners’ club. (AND)