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Medium-shot portrait of Martín Caparrós looking to the right, wearing a black shirt, sporting a gray mustache, against a light background.
History of the Press
Martín Caparrós, long a chronicler of frontiers and revolutions, now writes his own story

Over more than 40 books, Argentine journalist and writer Martín Caparrós has chronicled the contradictions that define nations and individuals. Now, confronted with an ALS diagnosis, he turns inward to explore memory, identity, and a lifetime of storytelling.

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Violence Against Journalists
Colombian journalist Claudia Duque rejects government apology over years of psychological torture

Claudia Duque has spent two decades fighting for justice after being spied on and threatened by government agents. So now that the state is finally offering an apology, why is she refusing to accept it?

Students attend a class taught by Mexican journalist and professor Abraham Torres.
Media Sustainability
Classes on journalism entrepreneurship are finding a spot in university curricula in Latin America

More and more journalism programs in Latin America are incorporating instruction on entrepreneurship. However, challenges such as institutional bureaucracy and keeping professors up to date with skills persist.

screenshot of a telethon. A singer and a radio host.
Business Model
Venezuelan journalists, artists and influencers join forces for telethon raising funds for independent journalism

Independent journalism in Venezuela faces a serious crisis due to censorship, persecution and a lack of funding, a situation that has prompted solidarity initiatives such as the Vaca Mediática. This project seeks not only to fund journalistic work but also to send a message of unity and resistance in the face of repression.