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Diogo Rodriguez

Diogo Rodriguez

Journalist and entrepreneur focused on explanatory journalism

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São Paulo, Brazil
New York, New York
Joined January 2026
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Summary

Founder and explanatory-journalism practitioner: Diogo created and runs Me Explica, an explanatory news platform and community that publishes long-form explainers and contextual pieces aimed at making complex public affairs easier to understand. meexplica+1
Science and health editor: He edits and publishes science- and health-related journalism through Science Arena at Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, demonstrating experience producing and managing scientific journalism content. sciencearena
Product-focused journalist and educator: He has formal training and fellowship experience in product thinking for newsrooms (Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism product programs and Tow‑Knight fellowship) and teaches product/journalistic-entrepreneurship courses at FESPSP. cuny+1
Financial and general-interest reporter and columnist: He writes about markets and the economy (UOL 'Por Dentro da Bolsa'), and has worked as a content strategist and columnist on finance and lifestyle topics, combining beats across economics, technology and public affairs. com+2

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Writing

Indústria recua no Brasil, balança comercial dos EUA; o mercado hoje

January 1, 2026

Daily markets column covering industry, trade balance and market highlights for investors (UOL 'Por Dentro da Bolsa').

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Respiro (newsletter)

Newsletter combining personal reflection, science and journalism on well‑being and mental health; grew out of a Vida Simples column.

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Selected explainers and long-form pieces on Me Explica

Explanatory pieces on public affairs, health, and policy (examples include explainers on vaccines, legislation and major news events).

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Hobbies

Binge-watching The Simpsons and searching for the perfect burger. tilda