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News deserts are expanding in Latin America, leaving communities vulnerable to disinformation and polarization

Irene Benito, who’s heading one of the studies on news deserts currently underway, tells LJR in an interview that the absence of news not only leaves communities without information. It also erodes democracy.

Program now available for the 18th Iberoamerican Colloquium on Digital Journalism

18th Iberoamerican Colloquium on Digital Journalism spotlights exile journalism, sustainability, and more. Register today!

The complete program and list of speakers for this special event, which is open to all registered participants of the 26th International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ), are now available. 

ISOJ Day 2: Democracies hostile to the press, reporting on Trump and more

Day 2 of ISOJ to tackle global democracies hostile to the press, challenges of reporting on Trump 2.0 and much more

The practice of independent journalism in countries where democracy is in jeopardy will be the topic of discussion for the first panel on Day 2 of the 26th International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ).

Inside a Puerto Rican newsroom’s experiment with AI-powered translations to reach English-speaking audiences

Puerto Rico’s Center for Investigative Journalism, with support from the American Journalism Project, has developed a custom AI assistant that supports—but doesn’t replace—human editors translating news articles.

Black-and-white photograph of Clarice and Vladimir Herzog. Clarice, in the foreground, smiles gently at the camera, while Vladimir, slightly out of focus in the background, looks in her direction. The setting appears to be an indoor space with bookshelves behind them.

Brazil grants reparations to journalist’s widow nearly 50 years after his murder

Clarice Herzog, 83, fought for decades to prove her husband was murdered under Brazil’s dictatorship. But his killers remain unpunished.

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'A path to destruction of democracy is forgetfulness’, says Juliana Dal Piva, reporter who wrote book about Brazilian politician’s murder

“Crime without punishment: how the military killed Rubens Paiva" is the result of years of research and journalistic investigation, reconstructing the events that led to Paiva's death. Dal Piva defends the importance of memory and journalistic investigation for understanding this dark period in Brazilian history.

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Colombian journalists want to leave profession due to precarious working conditions, according to research

More than half of a group of Colombian journalists surveyed consider leaving the profession due to low salaries and job instability. The study also showed that press workers in that country do not see unionization as a way to improve their working conditions.

Writing Tight and Editing Tighter

New free course on concise and impactful storytelling teaches how to write sharper and edit smarter

To help journalists, writers, and editors sharpen their skills, the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas is offering “Writing Tight and Editing Tighter: How to Keep Your Articles Short Enough to Get Read,” a free, two-week online course.

Latin American journalists seeking asylum in the US left with no clear path as immigration policies tighten

Exiled journalists face stalled asylum cases and the end of humanitarian parole. Those sent back to Nicaragua or Venezuela would return to regimes openly hostile to press freedom.

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Investigative series reveals lack of transparency, violations and weaknesses in use of police body cameras in Rio de Janeiro

After analyzing hours of body cam footage, journalists from GloboNews reported alleged abuses and misconduct by military police. They also discovered that in most legal cases, footage requested by the courts was not handed over.

Rixi Moncada, presidential candidate and current Minister of Defense of Honduras, stands with her right hand over her heart, wearing a beige suit. Beside her, General Hernández, in a green military uniform with numerous medals, salutes. In the background, other military personnel and photographers are visible.

Ahead of Honduras' presidential election, military and ruling party escalate pressure on journalists

Military officials want the names of anonymous sources while politicians dismiss news outlets as ‘pseudo-media.’ The result? ‘Self-censorship,’ a press advocate warns.

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Ten must-see opportunities for photojournalists in 2025: grants, contests, and awards

This year offers a range of opportunities for photojournalists to boost their careers and showcase their work. Submissions are open for news, nature, documentary, and creative photography.