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Four women journalists talk about digital violence in Bukele’s El Salvador

Women journalists in El Salvador face relentless online abuse, including slander and threats of sexual violence. Some choose to self-censor and withdraw from public and online spaces.

Funds to finance journalism in the U.S. and worldwide

Funds to finance journalism in the U.S. and other countries will be the topic of the opening keynote panel at ISOJ 2025

The first day of the 26th International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) speaks to challenges facing journalism in the digital era, including those involving financial stability, trust, building audiences and more.

Beyond Streaming: Attend ISOJ from anywhere in the world

Beyond streaming: Sign up for the ISOJ 2025 Virtual Experience, enjoy new ways of participating remotely

Register today to virtually attend the 26th International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) and take advantage of exciting perks like special meet and greets with speakers and giveaways exclusively for virtual participants.

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Brazilian journalists adopt AI, but sector sees economic threat, research shows

The report Journalism and Artificial Intelligence – Impact on Brazilian publishers shows that AI is boosting productivity in Brazilian newsrooms but failing to drive innovation. Meanwhile, media outlets face growing risks as Big Techs exploit their content to attract traffic and train their AI.

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Income diversification: the difference between surviving or dying after suspension of U.S. support for independent media

A freeze on foreign funding from the U.S. has forced independent media in Latin America to reflect on the importance of diversifying income sources.

Seven months after her disappearance, colleagues of journalist Fabiola Tercero demand information on her whereabouts

Tercero promoted books and reading. Now press groups, who are demanding answers on two other jailed reporters, say her disappearance is a symbol of Nicaragua’s crackdown on free thought

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How a journalistic investigation mapped the influence of organized crime on politics in Brazil

A special report by Brazilian newspaper Estadão reveals the infiltration of organized crime in the cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro states, exposing the role of criminal factions and militias in politics and in the 2024 municipal elections.

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Hacking in Ecuador, spyware in Mexico and censorship in Venezuela among growing list of online risks for journalists

A new report documents more than 400 online attacks against journalists, activists and non-profit workers across the region. Governments and organized crime are among the key perpetrators.

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Are narrative non-fiction podcasts journalism or just good storytelling?

A recent podcast episode sparked controversy in Brazil by telling a personal story without including the other side. The case raises a key question: to what extent do the ethical dilemmas of new formats differ from those of traditional media?

A pair of hands hold an open newspaper with a large red “no” symbol over it, suggesting misinformation or distrust in news sources. In the blurred background, people wearing masks participate in a voting process. (Photo: Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile, licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, Canva and screenshots)

Are legacy media outlets an effective shield against misinformation?

A study conducted as Chileans voted on a new constitution in 2022 found that false information – magnified by newspapers and TV programs – influenced the outcome of the referendum.

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Colombia’s deadliest violence since peace accords reminds local journalists of darker times

As two armed groups fight for control to traffic drugs through the Catatumbo region, local journalists are facing new risks to cover violence that has displaced 36,000 people.

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Brazilian investigative site uses genealogy to trace links between today’s politicians and slavery of the past

Combining investigative journalism and academic research, Agência Pública's unprecedented project mapped the genealogies of 116 Brazilian politicians to show links between power and the country's slave-owning past.