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Protect your website and close the door to hackers: digital security advice for journalists

This article is part of the book, "Innovative Journalism in Latin America," published by the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, with the help of Open Society Foundations' Program on Independent Journalism.

Practical guide for the production and distribution of online video for journalists

This article is part of the book, "Innovative Journalism in Latin America," published by the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, with the help of Open Society Foundations' Program on Independent Journalism.

Honduran cameraman killed after seeking refuge in Veracruz, Mexico

Honduran cameraman Edwin Rivera Paz, 28, was murdered in Acayucan, in the Mexican state of Veracruz, on July 9.

Murdered Mexican journalist Miroslava Breach recognized with Don Bolles Medal from U.S. investigative reporters

U.S. journalism organization Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) recognized slain Mexican journalist Miroslava Breach Velducea with its first Don Bolles Medal, named for a U.S. reporter killed in 1976.

How media outlets and journalists can develop their audiences: advice for tracking and growing your metrics

This article is part of the book, "Innovative Journalism in Latin America," published by the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, with the help of Open Society Foundations' Program on Independent Journalism.

Brazilian creates innovative tool to measure journalism's impact on society

From the start, journalists are taught that the profession is important for society and for the defense of democracy. But how can that relevance be measured in people’s everyday lives?

Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism celebrates 15 years with record-setting congress

The 977 participants of the 12th International Congress of Investigative Journalism, held between June 28 and July 2, set a record for the Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism (Abraji) as it celebrated its 15-year anniversary.

Ecuadorian judge determines that journalist Martín Pallares is not guilty in case filed by Rafael Correa

“Innocent.” These were the words Ecuadorian journalist Martín Pallares used to summarize the judge’s decision in a July 3 hearing for a suit filed against the journalist by former President Rafael Correa. The ex-leader, who was not present at the hearing, sued Pallares on June 5 in response to an article he wrote.

One of the last English-language newspapers in Latin America, The Buenos Aires Herald to close after 140 years

The Buenos Aires Herald, the Argentine capital’s English-language newspaper, is closing after 140 years in print.

Pulitzer-winning ICIJ welcomes eight new journalists from Latin America

Eight Latin American journalists are among the 25 newest members of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), the transnational investigative network behind the Panama Papers investigation.

Argentine journalist Jorge Lanata barred from entering Venezuela ahead of Constituent Assembly vote

Well-known Argentine journalist Jorge Lanata was detained for eight hours and barred from entering Venezuela ahead of a controversial vote for a Constituent Assembly that will write a new constitution for the country.

Brazilian site teaches journalists how to protect sources and personal data from digital attacks

Metadata? Encryption? Backdoor? Tor Browser? VPN? PGP? When it comes to digital security for journalists, the amount of technical terms and acronyms can be scary. But tools to ensure online privacy can be crucial to protecting sources, which is why the site Privacidade para Jornalistas (Privacy for Journalists) has been launched in Brazil.