Sharyn Alfonsi, a correspondent for '60 Minutes,' announced on May 27, 2026, that CBS News has decided not to renew her contract. This decision follows a dispute with editor-in-chief Bari Weiss regarding the delay of a segment about allegations of abuses at the El Salvador prison CECOT. Alfonsi claimed that the delay was politically motivated rather than editorially justified.
In her statement, Alfonsi expressed disappointment over the lack of communication from CBS executives during contract negotiations and criticized the network for abandoning its commitment to independent journalism. She stated that her departure sends a 'chilling message' to the newsroom about the prioritization of corporate interests over journalistic integrity.
Alfonsi's segment on CECOT was delayed in December 2025 due to concerns about not having an on-the-record response from the Trump administration. She argued that the segment had already passed multiple internal reviews and was factually accurate. CBS eventually aired the segment in January 2026.
Alfonsi's tenure at CBS News spanned nearly twenty years, including over a decade at '60 Minutes.' CBS News has not yet commented on her departure.
