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Press Freedom
Costa Rica repeals arrest for defamation, but media advocates say reform falls short

Lawmakers voted to eliminate arrest penalties from a century-old press law, but some journalists remain saddled with complaints and fines. “Legally, I’m as good as dead,” one said.

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Technology and AI
These Brazilian newsrooms are using AI to expose online hate and track federal policy

Gênero e Número and Instituto AzMina help monitor hate on YouTube and proposed laws that affect women and LGBTQ communities.

"Luz", mascot of Costa Rican media outlet El Colectivo 506 with a background of a volcano and a toucan.
Innovation
Costa Rican outlet launches trilingual chatbot to boost solutions journalism

El Colectivo 506 created a free AI chatbot to help reporters develop stronger pitches for articles that focus on solutions for the region’s problems.

Laptop with a warning of AI detection during a newscast about Brazilian elections
False News and Disinformation
AI-fueled disinformation surges ahead of Brazil’s elections

A report from Observatório Lupa finds AI-generated falsehoods have tripled since 2024, including videos blending real and fabricated clips, fake text exchanges and selfie videos targeting public officials.