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CSAG Confirms Death of Galician Broadcaster Mabel Montes

The public corporation honored a nearly three-decade career spanning TVG’s O Tempo plus Radio Galega’s Atmosféricos.

Overview

  • The Corporación de Servizos Audiovisuais de Galicia confirmed her death on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in an official communiqué.
  • Montes joined TVG’s news team in 1997, became part of O Tempo in 2012, and later presented Atmosféricos on Radio Galega, launched in 2023.
  • The statement praised her rigor, public-service vocation, and connection with audiences across Galicia.
  • Colleagues and viewers posted condolences on social media, with her absence noted at TVG and Radio Galega facilities in San Marcos.
  • Media reports say she was 50 and had been fighting cancer, while the official note did not specify a cause; reports also indicate a wake in Zas on January 21 at 4:00 p.m.