Every journalist who is not too naive or too self-absorbed to recognize reality understands the ethical dilemmas of their profession. Journalism, at its worst, can resemble a confidence game—exploiting people’s vanity, ignorance, or loneliness, gaining their trust only to betray them without remorse.

Given the manipulation and deceptive tactics some colleagues employ to mislead the uneducated, I find it difficult to take pride in my profession. I feel deeply disappointed. However, I still hold onto the belief that if we truly wish to change the world, journalism remains one of the most immediate and powerful tools for short-term impact.

April 7th, Journalist’s Day in Brazil —to all those who stand for truth! 👊🏾✊🏾