Fabiola Tercero appeared before pro-government media saying she’d never left home. Press groups fear it’s a staged “proof of life” meant to deflect attention from the Ortega-Murillo regime’s abuses.
As repression and job insecurity drives reporters from their countries, founders of three independent outlets will discuss practicing journalism in exile during a free online event.
With online fraud on the rise, the fact checking outlet Agência Lupa and local partners are helping seniors navigate the digital world with confidence.
While documenting the illegal takeover of a soy plantation, the journalists recorded masked men pointing rifles at them. Today, they hope a new government will hold their attackers accountable.
When floods left towns in central Mexico without power or internet, local reporters turned their newsrooms into hubs of communication, even as they themselves faced loss and isolation.
With help from MediaFact Latam’s mentorship program, outlets with scarce resources are building flexible teams to take on bot farms and fake videos.
Although a new report from Voces del Sur recorded fewer attacks on the press in 2024, press freedom is not improving. Violence and harassment persist, and more journalists are turning to self-censorship or exile.
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.
Rutas del Conflicto is taking its investigations beyond the screen, offering tours to create a niche audience, diversify its business model and promote historical memory.
A new report finds one-third of Argentine news outlets use AI to boost efficiency and better serve their audiences. But experts warn weak oversight leaves them vulnerable to the very platforms they rely on.
From selling services to striking partnerships, outlets such as Correio Sabiá in Brazil and GK in Ecuador are diversifying to keep journalism going as money gets tight.
Our annual roundup for 2025 features fellowships and opportunities for Latin American journalists seeking to strengthen their skills or develop projects that advance journalism in the region.