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май 4, 2026
Raimundo Pereira Dies, the Greatest of Journalists, by Breno Altman
The death of Raimundo Rodrigues Pereira, on May 2, 2026, at the age of 85, forces us to look back and recognize the dimension of a rare trajectory in Brazilian journalism — perhaps the greatest of all...
TL;DR
- Raimundo Rodrigues Pereira, a prominent Brazilian journalist, died at 85.
- He abandoned engineering for journalism, significantly impacting the field.
- Pereira was a key figure in innovative journalism at 'Realidade' and early 'Veja'.
- He co-founded 'Opinião' and played a central role in creating 'Movimento', key publications during the military dictatorship.
- His career was marked by a commitment to in-depth understanding of Brazil, giving voice to the silenced, and fostering critical thinking.
- Pereira advocated for journalism that was rigorous, fact-based, and politically committed, rejecting complacency and false neutrality.
- His legacy is seen in the idea of journalism that is both rigorous and transformative.
- The author shared projects with Pereira, highlighting his role as a mentor.