David Miranda began his career as a journalist, working as an editor and columnist for the Brazilian newspaper O Globo.
Miranda gained national attention in 2013 when he became the partner of Glenn Greenwald, the American journalist.
David’s husband, Greenwald, broke the story about the National Security Agency’s surveillance program based on the leaks by Edward Snowden.
In 2016, Miranda ran for a seat in the Rio de Janeiro City Council as a member of the PSOL and was elected with over 50,000 votes.
He served as the president of the Human Rights Commission of the City Council and worked on issues related to police violence, LGBTQ+ rights, and minority rights.
In Congress, he focused on digital rights, privacy, and freedom of the press. In 2018, Miranda ran for a seat in the Brazilian Congress as a federal deputy.
He was elected with over 146,000 votes, making him one of the most-voted candidates in Rio de Janeiro.
Miranda was a vocal critic of the Brazilian government, particularly President Jair Bolsonaro, and was targeted by government officials and supporters for his criticism.
The Brazilian politician was also the target of death threats and harassment due to his work as a journalist and politician.
At the time of his death, David was reported to have a net worth of 5 million USD.
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