Agamenon Mendes Pedreira

journalist

Agamenon Mendes Pedreira is a legendary Brazilian journalist, known for his sharp wit and controversial columns that have spanned over a century. With a career that includes covering pivotal historical events, such as the Titanic disaster and the suicide of Getúlio Vargas, Agamenon has become a provocative figure in Brazilian journalism. He has maintained a column for 25 years in the newspaper O GLOBO, where his fearless reporting and candid commentary have often ruffled feathers among public figures across the political spectrum. Despite being reclusive and at a remarkable age, Agamenon has no plans for retirement, continuously dreaming of joining the prestigious Academia Brasileira de Letras. His unique perspective on journalism, life, and society has made him a cultural icon, and his recent remarks about his current life situation have brought him back into the spotlight.