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

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'' 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.

Awards

In 1998, Rohter was awarded the Maria Moors Cabot Prize at

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. He was also awarded the Brazilian Embratel prize, as the "Melhor correspondente estrangeiro" (best foreign correspondent).Translation by Otacílio Nunes...et al

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

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had a drinking problem that affected his presidency, citing Mr. da Silva's former running mate

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, among others. 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.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rohter, William L., Jr. 1950 births Living people Maria Moors Cabot Prize winners Writers from Oak Park, Illinois Georgetown University alumni American male journalists The New York Times writers