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Marta Szpacenkopf

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A collage of smartphone screens displaying videos from Brazilian news creators and journalists on social media. The images include presenters, commentators, reporters, and influencers speaking directly to the camera in various settings, as well as news studio backgrounds and on-screen graphics.

Brazilian creators are redefining the relationship between journalists and newsrooms

Brazilian social media users now favor news creators over traditional brands, a Reuters Institute study finds. The trend opens opportunities for collaboration between creators and newsrooms.

Portrait of journalist Thaís Bernardes standing against a plain white background. She faces the camera with a neutral expression, wearing a light brown bomber jacket and black pants, with her hands lightly clasped in front of her. Next to her, the graphic reads “Cinco Perguntas para Thais Bernardes” with the LJR logo.

Notícia Preta prioritizes service journalism to cover deadliest police operation in Rio de Janeiro

LJR interviewed Thaís Bernardes, founder of public safety-focused outlet Notícia Preta, about serving community needs, treating the dead ethically and covering extreme violence.

A classroom scene in Niterói, Brazil, shows journalism educator Victor Terra leading a media literacy session for older adults. Participants, mostly women over 60, sit facing a projection screen that reads “Let’s think together?” as they discuss internet use and information habits.

Course in Rio de Janeiro teaches older adults to spot scams and misinformation

With online fraud on the rise, the fact checking outlet Agência Lupa and local partners are helping seniors navigate the digital world with confidence.

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From inbox to income: how journalists are turning their newsletters into sustainable businesses

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.

Guilherme Fowler, coordinator of the News Tech study, speaks on stage holding a microphone. Behind him, a presentation slide reads “Laboratory — Niche with high revenue diversification,” with text about innovation and experimentation.

News outlets must evolve to survive, study warns

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.

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Natália Viana, co-founder of Agência Pública, wins Cabot Prize for leadership in Brazilian independent journalism

Viana is one of four journalists honored by Columbia University this year. She sees the award as a milestone for recognizing independent Brazilian journalism in a space historically occupied by major media outlets.

Journalist Simone Iglesias standing in front of Harvard Hall, wearing a dark blazer and white shirt, with sunlight casting a warm glow.

Tips from Latin American journalists on landing top fellowships

Program directors and fellows share advice on navigating rigorous applications for programs that let journalists study and develop media solutions at leading universities.

A group of people gathered around a large table in a brightly lit room, with bookshelves and posters on the walls, participating in a newsroom meeting.

Paraguayan journalist proposes 'Change-centric Journalism' to revitalize news industry

Jazmín Acuña developed the methodology during her fellowship at Oxford. The framework highlights social transformation as a response to the sector's crisis of trust and sustainability.

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Traveling to COP30 in Belem is too costly for many Latin American journalists

With few hotel rooms and high travel costs to the heart of the Amazon, many reporters may be shut out of the climate summit, raising fears of fewer diverse voices in its coverage.

: A single brown women’s sandal lies on cracked pavement, surrounded by yellow police tape in a dimly lit alleyway. No people are visible.

Brazilian journalists say newsrooms need better training to report on femicides

With high rates of violence against women, coverage of the crime has improved in the country, but sensationalism and superficiality persist.