RIO DE JANEIRO: Justice Minister Sergio Moro will have to answer questions about whether Brazilian authorities are investigating US journalist Glenn Greenwald, whose online news site has published material critical of the minister and President Jair Bolsonaro’s administration.
Supreme Court President Dias Toffoli on Monday ordered that Moro, federal police, the attorney general’s office and the Economy Ministry provide information on any investigations into Greenwald, following media reports that investigators are looking into his finances.
Greenwald’s The Intercept Brasil has been publishing leaked messages it says show improper collusion between Moro and prosecutors when Moro was a judge overseeing the prosecution of former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
The conviction helped block da Silva from seeking the presidency again in October’s election and Moro went on to become justice minister for the winning candidate, Bolsonaro.
The reports have tarnished the image of “Super-Moro,” who was heralded as a leading figure in the global fight against corruption, as well as the anti-graft probe he oversaw as a judge. Operation Car Wash, launched in 2014, has looked into billions of dollars in contracts with oil-giant Petrobras and ended the careers of some of the most prominent business and political figures in the South American nation and abroad.
Greenwald, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, says he has been receiving death threats and homophobic comments. So far, questions on possible investigations into his finances have been left unanswered by authorities.
But a political party known as the Sustainability Network filed a petition with the high court on July 10, arguing that such investigation would be unconstitutional and asking for the immediate suspension of all inquiries.
The Sustainability Network cites news articles reporting that the federal police had asked the Council for Financial Activities Control, a body attached to the Economy Ministry, to investigate possible criminal activities related to the leaks published in The Intercept.
The Associated Press reached out to the federal police’s press department, which was not immediately able to confirm or deny the allegations.
Moro said on Twitter that “this campaign” against him and anti-graft prosecutors was “bordering on the ridiculous.”
Brazil gov’t must reveal any inquiry into Glenn Greenwald
Brazil gov’t must reveal any inquiry into Glenn Greenwald
- Moro said on Twitter that “this campaign” against him and anti-graft prosecutors was “bordering on the ridiculous”
Arab News wins 7 prizes at European Newspaper Awards, led by 50th anniversary coverage
- Anniversary special coverage and film won four Awards of Excellence across multiple categories
LONDON: Arab News won seven prizes at the 27th European Newspaper Awards — four for its 50th anniversary coverage and three for other projects — bringing its total to 160 awards since the 2018 relaunch.
The anniversary coverage earned an Award of Excellence in “Supplement for special occasions and anniversary editions,” plus wins in “Multimedia storytelling” for its special web section and two in “Film” and “Animated films” for its documentary.
Additional honors went to the “Spotlight — 2024 in Review” and “Opinion — 2024” print series in the “Sectional front pages nationwide newspaper” category, and a “Visualization” prize for an image from “Opinion — 2024.”
Launched in 1999 by organizer Norbert Kupper, the awards celebrate print and digital innovation. This year’s contest drew newspapers from 22 countries and more than 3,000 entries across 20 categories, despite fewer print submissions due to rising editorial collaborations.
“It’s testament to the skill, versatility and collaboration between the creative and editorial teams at Arab News that the seven awards at this year’s ENAs spanned print, digital and film categories,” commented Omar Nashashibi, head of creative design at Arab News. “These wouldn’t be possible without the world-class contributors we partner with, and the leadership, vision and support of Editor-In-Chief Faisal J. Abbas.”
Creative Director Simon Khalil called the film wins especially meaningful. “This recognition means a great deal because this film was never just about marking an anniversary, it was about capturing a defining moment in the evolution of Arab News and the region it represents.
“Telling the story, and drama of the 2018 relaunch, the digital transformation, and the courage to become ‘The Voice of a Changing Region’ was both a responsibility and a privilege.”
Past highlights include the “King Charles III Coronation” special coverage, “Kingdom vs. Captagon” investigation and FIFA Qatar World Cup 2022 special edition.
See more award-winning projects at arabnews.com/greatesthits.
