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Créditos: El Estor, 22 de octubre de 2021. Foto Nelton Rivera
Innovation
Prensa Comunitaria redefines representation of marginalized populations in Guatemalan media

Despite threats, violence and criminalization against the journalistic profession in Guatemala, news agency Prensa Comunitaria has been changing the way women, youth and Indigenous peoples are covered in the media for 12 years.

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Violence Against Journalists
Colombia creates $500K annual fund to combat violence against women journalists

The fund was established after journalist Jineth Bedoya won a lawsuit after she was tortured and sexually abused for her reporting. It aims to support prevention efforts and helps female journalists who survive violent attacks.

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Academic Research
Diversity in perspective and audience helps Latin American digital native media tackle polarization, according to researcher

Brazilian journalist Vanessa de Macedo Higgins Joyce focused on Argentina, Brazil and Colombia and found ways in which digital news media can build consensus in polarized societies.

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Special Reports
In Brazil’s sea of news sites, this seal will certify which show commitment to their audiences​​

Projor’s new program assesses news sites based on 11 quality indicators, including author information, correction policies and funding transparency.