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Projects from independent outlets make it easier to access information ahead of Brazilian elections

As Brazil gears up for municipal elections, independent media are introducing new initiatives to make political information more accessible and reliable, ranging from monitoring WhatsApp and Telegram to aggregating official data.

Latin American media and advocates join petition for UN Member States to strengthen commitment to journalism

The petition asks for stronger language in the Pact for the Future regarding guarantees for access to information, press freedom and journalism in the public interest.

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Journalists in Venezuela protect themselves with AI avatars that present the news

Operación Retuit is a daily online newscast created by independent journalists hoping to bypass the censorship, persecution and increasing repression gripping post-election Venezuela.

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Gatopardo bets on future of narrative journalism in Latin America ahead of 25th anniversary

Gatopardo rethinks its print and digital products so its winning long-form, visual journalism can continue to make an impact on the region.

Peru's new 'impunity law' could derail justice in 40-year-old case of missing journalist

As the verdict against two former military officers for the disappearance and torture of Peruvian journalist Jaime Ayala in 1984 is about to be announced, the ‘law of impunity’ could close the case forever.

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The looming threat (and possible solutions) to Latin America’s foreign donor-funded journalism

A study of 40 media outlets in Latin America found they received more than $27 million from just two foundations between just 2016 and 2022.

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Brazil and Colombia rank lowest in identifying false content online. Fact checkers aren’t surprised

People from 21 countries played a game to identify whether information was true or false. Researchers say Colombians and Brazilians had the hardest time telling when it wasn't true.

Big tech supports El Salvador’s El Faro in legal battle against Pegasus spyware manufacturer

Microsoft and Google are among the companies asking a California court to reconsider a case they say has global consequences for press freedom and democracy.

Crackdown on independent journalism looms as Paraguay advances controversial bill

Conservative lawmakers in Paraguay say they’re looking to bring transparency to nonprofits, but journalists warn it’s a veiled attempt to silence the press and civil society.

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15 concepts for understanding AI in journalism – and their applications in newsrooms

Artificial intelligence is transforming tasks previously done by journalists, like news writing, image generation and data analysis.

Newsletters 2.0: Strategies to delight audiences and grow revenue

Take your newsletter to the next level in new advanced online course from the Knight Center

This four-week course is designed to level up your email newsletter game and help you stay ahead of the latest trends, audience needs, and technological advancements.

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Agência Presentes debunks gender disinformation in Latin America with new fact-checking unit

Disinformation campaigns that target women and LGBTQIA+ people are a global problem that are becoming more frequent in Latin America.