First published 2022
Glenn Greenwald finds himself at the center of explosive journalism when an anonymous source delivers a massive archive of documents. These files reveal the inner workings of Brazil's powerful Lava-Jato operation and implicate former judge Sergio Moro, who had become Justice Minister under President Jair Bolsonaro. The Vaza Jato reporting series creates international shockwaves and triggers a political earthquake in Brazil. Greenwald faces direct attacks from Bolsonaro himself, death threats that force him to travel with armed guards and armored cars, and criminal prosecution attempts by the government. The personal cost extends to his husband, congressman David Miranda, as their family confronts the consequences of challenging what Greenwald calls the "lavajatista tyranny." Despite the dangers, Greenwald remains convinced the revelations strengthened Brazilian democracy by correcting errors, reversing injustices, and exposing corruption. The book provides an inside look at both journalism and politics while revealing the intimate toll of defending press freedom in an increasingly authoritarian environment.
Genres: political-science, politics, non-fiction, 21st-century, journalism, activism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Brazil
Period: 21st-century
320 pages · Paperback · Autonomia Literária