Javier Sinay is an Argentine journalist and writer born in 1980, known for his investigative works and contributions to longform journalism. He gained recognition with "Los crímenes de Moisés Ville," a book exploring historical crimes in a Jewish-Argentine community, and "Sangre Joven," which earned him the Rodolfo Walsh Prize at Spain's Semana Negra de Gijón. His co-authored anthology, "¡Extra!," chronicles 150 years of Argentine crime reporting, while "La caja de letras" revives a century-old Yiddish text on Jewish-Argentine journalism. In 2015, Sinay received the Gabriel García Márquez Award for his Rolling Stone article "Rápido. Furioso. Muerto."
Sinay's career spans prominent editorial roles, including South American correspondent for Mexico's El Universal and editor for Rolling Stone Argentina. His work has appeared in international publications such as Gatopardo, Etiqueta Negra, and Letras Libres, showcasing his expertise in creative nonfiction. A sought-after instructor, he has led workshops on narrative journalism across Latin America and Spain. Sinay continues to contribute to major outlets like La Nación and Clarín while maintaining a focus on crime, history, and cultural identity in his writing.