At Media Party 2019, Andrew Fishman, managing editor of The Intercept Brasil, detailed how the independent outlet exposed systemic abuses within Brazil’s Operation Car Wash through the Vaza Jato series. By analyzing a massive archive of leaked chats, the newsroom uncovered improper collusion between prosecutors and judicial authorities, revealing deep political bias in high-profile corruption trials.
Facing intense political backlash and digital threats, Fishman underscored how cross-outlet media collaboration helped safeguard the reporting’s transparency and public impact. Ultimately, overwhelming audience support and crowdfunding enabled The Intercept Brasil to reinforce its physical security, expand operations, and maintain its editorial independence.
