About the author
Gabriel Toueg
Investigative journalist, translator, and researcher focused on baby trafficking and illegal adoptions in Brazil.
This page presents the professional and academic background of the creator of this website, whose work combines journalism, documentary research, and the preservation of memory related to a still underdocumented phenomenon.
Background
Gabriel Toueg has worked as a journalist since 2004, with experience in international reporting, including assignments in the Middle East and South America. Throughout his career, he has worked as an international correspondent, reporter, and editor for major Brazilian news organizations, covering politics, human rights, and public-interest issues.
In addition to journalism, he works as a professional translator, with proficiency in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and Hebrew, allowing him to directly access and analyze international sources.
Since 2012, he has conducted ongoing research into baby trafficking and illegal adoptions in Brazil — a historical phenomenon that remains insufficiently documented, yet continues to affect individuals and families today. This work spans both journalism and academic research.
Academic research
Gabriel holds a master’s degree in Communication and Culture from the University of Sorocaba (PPGCC/Uniso), under the supervision of Professor Mara Ferreira Rovida.
His dissertation, titled “Ethical, dialogical and transformative journalism? An analysis of Brazilian press coverage of baby trafficking in the 1980s”, examines how Brazilian media covered cases related to the issue, based on materials published in the 1980s as well as later reporting.
Explore the academic research
The master’s research page brings together complementary materials related to the dissertation, including corpora, analyses, documents, and records connected to baby trafficking in Brazil.
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The project
The website traficodebebes.info was created as part of this broader investigative effort. Its goal is to bring together journalistic reporting, documents, historical records, and practical guidance on baby trafficking in Brazil.
The project aims to contribute to memory preservation, expand access to information, and support affected individuals, researchers, and the general public.
In parallel, Gabriel develops research and reflections on memory, long-term archives, and the challenges of preserving information, exploring broader questions about the relationship between humanity, technology, and forgetting.
To explore the project’s core materials, visit the investigation section, the guidance page, or submit your own story.
Note
This is an independent project. The information published here is based on documentary sources, verified testimonies, and original investigation.