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How violence, hostile rhetoric and economic precarity undercut Mexico's watchdog press

Historian Andrew Paxman’s new book traces the evolution of Mexico’s critical press — from its emergence in the 1990s to the political, criminal and financial pressures that now threaten it.

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New manual by Indigenous journalists in Brazil aims to prevent errors and stereotypes about their communities

Tired of being misquoted and misnamed, Indigenous journalists at COP30 in Belém are pre-launching “Good News,” a guide to help reporters cover Indigenous peoples accurately and ethically.

Nicaraguan journalist makes statement on state TV after 16 months missing, but some question her freedom

Fabiola Tercero appeared before pro-government media saying she’d never left home. Press groups fear it’s a staged “proof of life” meant to deflect attention from the Ortega-Murillo regime’s abuses.

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Exiled Latin American journalists to speak on repression, resistance and resilience

As repression and job insecurity drives reporters from their countries, founders of three independent outlets will discuss practicing journalism in exile during a free online event.

A classroom scene in Niterói, Brazil, shows journalism educator Victor Terra leading a media literacy session for older adults. Participants, mostly women over 60, sit facing a projection screen that reads “Let’s think together?” as they discuss internet use and information habits.

Course in Rio de Janeiro teaches older adults to spot scams and misinformation

With online fraud on the rise, the fact checking outlet Agência Lupa and local partners are helping seniors navigate the digital world with confidence.

Six Bolivian journalists were kidnapped and tortured. Four years later, they still await justice

While documenting the illegal takeover of a soy plantation, the journalists recorded masked men pointing rifles at them. Today, they hope a new government will hold their attackers accountable.

Mexican journalist José Canales reports from a disaster zone for Radio UAEH San Bartolo station livestream.

Amid floods and blackouts, reporters in central Mexico kept their communities connected

When floods left towns in central Mexico without power or internet, local reporters turned their newsrooms into hubs of communication, even as they themselves faced loss and isolation.

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From Argentina to Mexico, small newsrooms build big defenses against viral falsehoods

With help from MediaFact Latam’s mentorship program, outlets with scarce resources are building flexible teams to take on bot farms and fake videos.

As attacks on journalists in Latin America decline, self-censorship and exile rise

Although a new report from Voces del Sur recorded fewer attacks on the press in 2024, press freedom is not improving. Violence and harassment persist, and more journalists are turning to self-censorship or exile.

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From inbox to income: how journalists are turning their newsletters into sustainable businesses

Good writing is just the start. Experts in a new Knight Center course explain that sustainability requires consistency, a business mindset, and a clear understanding of your audience.

In Colombia, investigative journalists hit the pavement to report on realities of the armed conflict

Rutas del Conflicto is taking its investigations beyond the screen, offering tours to create a niche audience, diversify its business model and promote historical memory.

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Argentina’s newsrooms are leading the AI revolution, but risk getting devoured by it

A new report finds one-third of Argentine news outlets use AI to boost efficiency and better serve their audiences. But experts warn weak oversight leaves them vulnerable to the very platforms they rely on.