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For Latin America’s journalism students, news starts on Instagram

Researchers found students in nine Latin American countries get most of their news on social media and only dive deeper selectively — a pattern they say poses challenges for training the journalists of the future.

‘We wish our pain had a statute of limitations’: Daughter of slain Peruvian journalist condemns annulled conviction in father’s murder

Peru’s Constitutional Court voided the conviction of a former military officer in the 1988 murder of journalist Hugo Bustíos, ruling that the statute of limitations had expired under a new law.

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He survived the attack that killed his friend. Now his tribute is up for an Oscar

Wounded in the attack that killed Brent Renaud in Ukraine, Colombian American photographer Juan Arredondo speaks with LJR about grief, mental health and the documentary honoring slain journalists.

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Venezuela has freed jailed journalists, but some say the amnesty serves the regime

After three months in prison, journalism student Omario Castellanos was released along with dozens of other journalists. Activists say Venezuela’s new amnesty law buries evidence of repression instead of addressing it.

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‘Inside the Newsroom’ series kicks off with a look at how AI is changing journalism in Latin America

Explore how AI is transforming journalism across the region in two virtual roundtables offered by the Knight Center in Spanish and Portuguese.

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Preparing smarter applications: Tips for independent media seeking sustainability

This practical guide will help you refine goals, clarify processes and improve chances of success with funds, grants and journalism programs.

In Brazil and Argentina, the same racist remark draws starkly different coverage

After an Argentine tourist was arrested in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian outlets focused on her accountability. In Argentina, some centered instead on her vulnerability.

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Letters from prison: how a correspondent investigated Mexican drug traffickers in Europe

Through letters, prison visits and requests for access to information, Belgian journalist Arthur Debruyne investigated a Mexican drug trafficking arm starting with a case in Europe.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.