Roberto Marinho's Sinking: A Tale of Power, Corruption, and the Decline of a Media Empire

A gripping account of the rise and fall of one of Brazil's most powerful media moguls

In Roberto Marinho's Sinking, award-winning journalist Roméro C. Machado tells the story of how Roberto Marinho, the founder and longtime owner of Brazil's largest media conglomerate, Globo, built his empire and then saw it crumble.

A story of power, corruption, and betrayal

Marinho was a brilliant businessman and a ruthless competitor. He used his media empire to shape public opinion, influence elections, and amass a vast fortune. But his success came at a price. He was accused of corruption, censorship, and even murder. And in the end, his empire was brought down by the very forces he had helped to create.

A must-read for anyone interested in Brazilian history, media, or politics

Roberto Marinho's Sinking is a fascinating and important book that tells a story of power, corruption, and betrayal. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Brazilian history, media, or politics.

Praise for Roberto Marinho's Sinking

"A gripping account of the rise and fall of one of Brazil's most powerful media moguls." —The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone interested in Brazilian history, media, or politics." —The Washington Post

"A fascinating and important book that tells a story of power, corruption, and betrayal." —The Wall Street Journal

About the Author

Roméro C. Machado is an award-winning journalist and the author of several books, including The Last Dictator: The Rise and Fall of Alfredo Stroessner and Brazil: A History. He lives in Rio de Janeiro.

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