Occupation Journalist Role Journalist Education Georgetown University | Name Larry Rohter Spouse Clothilde Rohter Residence United States of America | |
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Born February 3, 1950 (age 74) ( 1950-02-03 ) Oak Park, Illinois, USA Alma mater Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, Columbia University Awards Maria Moors Cabot Prize, Brazilian Embratel Prize Books Brazil on the Rise: The Story of a Country Transformed Organization The New York Times, Newsweek | ||
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William Lawrence Rohter, Jr. (born February 3, 1950), known as Larry Rohter, is an American journalist who was a South American bureau chief (based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) for The New York Times from 1999 to 2007. Previously, he was Caribbean and Latin American correspondent of the Times from 1994 to 1999. He now writes about cultural topics.
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Awards
In 1998, Rohter was awarded the Maria Moors Cabot Prize at Columbia University. He was also awarded the Brazilian Embratel prize, as the "Melhor correspondente estrangeiro" (best foreign correspondent).
Personal
Rohter is married to Clotilde Rohter. They have 2 children. He lives today in Hoboken, New Jersey".
Criticism
Rohter published an article titled "Brazilian Leader's Tippling Becomes National Concern", insinuating the Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had a drinking problem that affected his presidency. The article's only quoted source for Lula's alcoholism was Leonel Brizola, a sworn political enemy of Mr. da Silva. The article caused consternation in the Brazilian press. Rohter's visa was temporarily revoked (and quickly reinstated) by Brazil's government, an event which overshadowed much criticism of Rohter's reporting.