Glenn Greenwald on the Leaked Brazil Archive Exposing Operation Car Wash

The Intercept and the Intercept Brasil published a series of exposés that has created a major political earthquake in Brazil. In less than a week, the once-revered justice minister of President Bolsonaro’s government, Sergio Moro, now faces widespread calls to resign from the same large Brazilian media outlets that spent years transforming him into an untouchable icon of integrity and uncritically applauding his every move.

Even more grave, the improprieties revealed by our reporting have cast serious doubt on the validity of numerous guilty verdicts issued by Judge Moro and the anti-corruption task force, beginning — most importantly — with the conviction and imprisonment of former President Lula da Silva last year at exactly the time that he was the overwhelming front-runner to win the presidency in 2018. That conviction by Judge Moro, which we now know was the byproduct of highly improper and unethical conduct, is now scheduled to be reviewed by the Supreme Court as early as next week.

The archive we received from our source is vast, and contains many more explosive stories yet to be reported. We just published another story exposing even more serious improprieties by Judge Moro, widely regarded as the anchor of legitimacy for the Bolsonaro government, that has led for more calls for him to resign. Because of the importance, but also complexity of these issues for those outside of Brazil, we created a video explaining what this archive is about, what these revelations mean, and why the consequences of our reporting are so significant not only for Brazil but for the entire democratic world.

[bigfootpegrande]

Mr. Greenwald, a man to illustrate future History books. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart! We will be forever in debt to your valuable and really noble services.

[biahafss]

Thank you for your commitment with the truth, here in Brazil that's clearly not common.

[GazaWest]

Glenn Greenwald, a truly good and decent human being who always has his morale compass pointing in the right direction, keep up the great work brother!

[CarlosReguse]

Hi Glenn...!
I am a Brazilian that live and work the last 10 years on Germany where the role of a free press and independence of the institutions are key factors for a strong democracy.

Since I have this experience and I love Brazil and its folk, I would like to thank you for your amazing good work (without forgetting all your team). Thank you for your professionalism, courage and intelligence..! You are doing a so important contribution for the evolution of our country and our democracy...!

Be strong and keep doing your job ...! Be impartial, correct and bring up all the information that you have!

Thank you so much and I hope to have you in Brazil for a long time!

[laurieauld]

One of the rare voices of real journalism! Thank you Glenn!

[whitefang]

Someone here said the intercept is a beacon of hope. Couldn't have said it better. Thank u. It is all we have, but it is also a powerful thing: hope

[silviacpguerra]

Glenn, I don’t get tired of saying how lucky Brazil is to have you there. Brazil does not have anything not even close to the investigative journalism you do. Thank you and your team so much for your effort to bring the truth to the eyes of not only Brazilians, but to the world.
Be safe!

[eduardoyokoyama]

Brazil is supporting you and your team, you are doing an amazing job and we all thank you for this!

[QueSeraSera]

Thank you Glenn for exposing the truth. You and your family please be safe.

[hermesfreire]

This is the best journalism I have seen in years. A true reporter has to be courageous, independent, sensible and hardworking.
Most importantly, he or she must be like a lighthouse, helping the democratic path, the route to genuine FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
Thank you all for your vision and determination to know the truth.
We need a Glenn Greenwald in every Brazilan state, city and town.

[Requiredfields]

You rarely see bombshells in reporting. The Pentagon Papers were a bombshell. Edward Snowden was a bombshell. This is a bombshell.

[enoquejr]

Orgulho de ser brasileiro, orgulho de ter um cara desse trabalhando aqui. Parabéns Gleen.

Dêem a esse homem um pulitzer! - T'Chala

[adeliasylviapennaramos]

Great work, Glenn Greenwald! Thanks to you, the world knows the truth!

[Butterfly-td]

Investigative journalism at its best. So refreshing to hear an intelligent perspective on dirty politics. Thank you Glen

[markgreen]

Great reporting, Glenn and the Intercept! Stay safe.

[jamesburke]

This is exactly the journalism that the world needs.

[joecaner]

It takes courage to file such reports in Brazil under these circumstances.

[dinacula]

I have no words to describe my admiration, respect and gratitude for what you're doing for my country. I always knew that you could help Brazil: a tremendous journalist compromised with democracy and justice. That's why I wrote you a letter in December 2018 asking for help as we don't have impartial institutions in Brazil. Please, take much care of yourself, your family and The Intercept's team!

[guivianna]

Thank you for throwing light on all this dirt! You will have a special place in Brazilian History. We love you!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💖

[VeraLucia-ktec]

Thank u so much for the great job you are doing for Brazilian people and may the Almighty continue to bless and protect you and your family!