Infamy
How One Woman Brought an International Sex Trafficking Ring to Justice
In 2005, after publishing her book The Demons of Eden—where she denounced the very powerful men behind a Mexican child pornography ring—Lydia Cacho became a target. Exactly eight months after the publication of the book, one morning as she was making her way to work, Lydia was apprehended by the police from the neighboring state of Puebla, and taken into custody during a nightmarish 24 hours during which she was tortured, intimidated and abused.
In this chilling memoir, Lydia tells her story and exposes the horrific ways in which women—and young girls in particular—are abused then disposed of, while an oftentimes corrupt government simply sits and watches.
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Original Language
SPANISH (World) | Debolsillo/PRH
Translation Rights
ENGLISH (World) | Soft Skull Press/PRH
ITALIAN | Fandango
PORTUGUESE (Brazil) | Bertrand
SWEDISH | Natur & Kultur
Film Rights
Audiovisual rights sold. Producer to be announced.
Reviews
“A Mexican journalist bravely sets precedent in the highest court in targeting corruption and influence pedaling. … An important record of the incremental steps one journalist took against sexual violence in Mexico.” Kirkus Reviews
“Cacho is not somebody who can be silenced.” The Guardian
“Confronted by these abhorrent practices, Cacho tries to understand how, ethically, we as a society can allow sex slavery to exist and thrive. She boldly questions every aspect of our civilization, including sacrosanct values such as free speech, free markets, and liberty.” Bookslut
“Lydia Cacho is an impressive investigator renowned for pursuing stories often at great personal risk.” Socialist Review
“Lydia Cacho is a visible woman at the service of invisible women. A voice that stands up for voices that cannot be heard.” Denise Dresser, Diario Reforma
“She is a professional, brave, and honest journalist. She proves it time and time again. She always reminds us by example that we should not give up.” Javier Solórzano, Ultra Noticias
