With help from MediaFact Latam’s mentorship program, outlets with scarce resources are building flexible teams to take on bot farms and fake videos.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From selling services to striking partnerships, outlets such as Correio Sabiá in Brazil and GK in Ecuador are diversifying to keep journalism going as money gets tight.
Our annual roundup for 2025 features fellowships and opportunities for Latin American journalists seeking to strengthen their skills or develop projects that advance journalism in the region.
At the Indigenous Journalism School in southern Bolivia, students are reclaiming their stories through video, radio and social media, countering the neglect of Indigenous voices in mainstream media.
Brazilian researchers analyzed 187 media outlets worldwide and found that, amid growing dependence on tech companies, news organizations’ survival hinges on aligning their editorial mission with their funding models.
Without electricity or internet access, independent journalists and media outlets are struggling to report and cope with the crisis at home.
Jaime Abello Banfi's work at the helm of the Gabo Foundation earned him a Special Citation from the Maria Moors Cabot Prize. In an interview with LJR, he discussed the state of journalism, the disillusionment between journalism and audiences and the foundation's future.
Nearly a year after surviving a gang attack in Port-au-Prince, reporter Jocelyn Justin remains in Cuba awaiting jaw reconstruction, saying his government has failed to pay for his treatment. Haiti’s health minister cites logistical issues and bad weather for the delay.