The was chosen to receive the “recognition of excellence” of the Gabo 2025 award, granted by the Gabo Foundation, one of the most important institutions of the Latin American.
The award announced on the morning of Friday (9) was also granted to Argentine journalist Laura Zommer and.
According to the prize council, the honor is a way of honoring three trajectories that “represent, from different fronts, the same battle: that of journalism that faces the lie, corruption and violence of organized crime and a new power that seeks to annihilate democracy and freedoms.”
The council stressed that Patricia “has unmasked digital manipulation networks even at the expense of her own security” that Zommer “has innovated in the verification of facts with a continental vision” and Armando.info is “a means that, from exile, challenges authoritarianism with strict investigations.”
The Brazilian journalist became the victim of social media attacks in 2018 after performing an orchestrated by supporters of the then presidential candidate on social networks.
It follows the coverage of topics related to the use of social networks and personal data in attempts to manipulate public opinion and has also produced reports on.
Patricia states that “receiving this recognition is a gigantic honor, especially at the time the Gabo Foundation completes 30 years of essential work in defending ethical and independent journalism, the appreciation of the reporter and the support for journalistic research.”
The official delivery of the award will be made at a ceremony at the 13th edition of the Gabo Festival, which will be held in, capital of July 25 to 27 this year.
