Horacio Verbitsky

Horacio Verbitsky is a renowned Argentine investigative journalist and author, born in 1942. His career has been marked by a strong commitment to uncovering the truth, with a notable background as a leftist guerrilla in the Montoneros. Verbitsky's investigative work has had a significant impact, particularly in the early 1990s when he exposed a series of corruption scandals within the administration of President Carlos Menem, leading to the resignation or firing of several ministers.

Verbitsky's reporting has also shed light on the darker aspects of Argentina's past, including the 1976-1983 Dirty War. His documentation of the confessions of naval officer Adolfo Scilingo, which revealed torture and executions by the Argentine military, has been especially notable. Verbitsky's books on these topics have become national bestsellers, solidifying his position as a leading voice in Argentine journalism. In addition to his work as a journalist and author, Verbitsky has also taken on roles in international human rights efforts, serving as a Commissioner for the International Commission against the Death Penalty as of 2015.