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The end of Voice of America deals a blow to coverage of democracy and repression in Latin America

VOA journalists are suing the Trump administration, arguing its shutdown of the network is unconstitutional. They also say the move harms U.S. credibility abroad and puts foreign staff at risk.

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Brazil’s top court rules media not liable for guests’ defamatory statements in live interviews

The Supreme Court, updating a 2023 ruling on media liability, says outlets will only be on the hook if they act negligently or knowingly broadcast defamatory statements. They must also guarantee a right of reply to any implicated third party.

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Detentions of journalists in Venezuela serve as punishment and warning to others

Journalists and human rights organizations say Venezuelan authorities detain and release journalists to control and censor, using ‘punishment as warning’ as a tool to instill fear and silence the press.

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Mongabay Latam launches journalist network to fight censorship and boost safety in environmental reporting

The network of more than 90 environmental journalists — known as PUMA — builds on Mongabay’s eight years reporting across the region. They plan to collaborate on shared challenges like a crisis of funding, threats by criminal groups and censorship by powerful interests.

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ISOJ 2025 reaches capacity for in-person attendance; tickets for virtual participation still available

Tickets to attend the 26th International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) in person in Austin, Texas, have sold out, but registration is still open for the Virtual Experience and tickets are available for just US$30.

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Brazilian digital native media look to future with optimism, but suffer from small teams and legal harassment

Research reveals a "vibrant and dynamic" ecosystem in the South American country with a strong reliance on advertising and higher revenue among non-profit organizations.

Reporting tool boosts cross-border data investigations in Latin America

As media outlets in Latin America face sustainability challenges, NINA has become a tool for facilitating cross-border investigations. Despite high maintenance costs, the Latin American Center for Investigative Journalism (CLIP) supports this platform, allowing journalists to save time and resources in their search for key information.

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10 advanced AI concepts every journalist should know (and how they can be applied in the newsroom)

Learn the meaning of advanced AI terms such as data mining, predictive analytics, and semantic search. See examples of how journalists and news outlets around the world have applied these concepts to make the most of AI in their daily work.

Prompt Engineering 101 for Journalists

Feeling overwhelmed by AI in journalism? Learn how to make it work for you with “Prompt Engineering 101 for Journalists”

To help reporters navigate the evolving technological landscape, the Knight Center is offering a FREE, four-week course: “Prompt Engineering 101 for Journalists.”

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Accusations of USAID payments fuel harassment of journalists in the Dominican Republic

At least half a dozen Dominican journalists were targeted online after being accused of receiving support from the U.S. government, highlighting how U.S. political narratives resonate in Latin America.

Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora sent back to prison after appeals court revokes house arrest

Zamora, known for exposing government corruption, was put behind bars after four months in house arrest. Press freedom groups say it’s part of an effort to silence critical reporting. It’s ‘arbitrary and illegal,’ his son José says.

Journalists interview an elderly woman in a rural community in the Amazon. The scene takes place outdoors, with wooden houses and hanging clothes in the background. One journalist is kneeling, holding a recorder, while another films with a cellphone.

Journalists in Brazil’s Amazon fight to prioritize local voices and issues as they prepare to cover COP30

News outlets in the Brazilian state of Pará, a gateway to the Amazon and the host state of the UN Climate Change Conference, also face logistical challenges and local expectations.