The broadcasting company did not stop at Pena’s resignation, with host and producer Nicolas Occhiato confirming that several staff members had been dismissed over the incident. The channel stressed that the dissemination of such sensitive information without rigorous verification was entirely unacceptable under their editorial standards.
Occhiato stated: “We at Luzu TV deeply regret what happened on the air during the program El Show de Verano. For our channel, the broadcast of sensitive information without proper prior verification is unacceptable. For this reason, Luzu TV management has decided to terminate the employment of all those responsible, and Florencia Pena has decided to step down. We reaffirm our commitment to responsible, respectful, and rigorous journalism.”
