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New Digital Investigative Techniques

Supercharge your reporting with new digital investigations course from the Knight Center

Over five weeks, students of this low-cost online course will gain hands-on experience with essential tools and techniques to thrive in modern investigative work. The course instructors will provide actionable insights and hands-on training that you can immediately apply to your work.

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LJR publishes sixth volume of glossary of journalistic expressions that every journalist in Latin America should know

Since 2020, LatAm Journalism Review has developed a glossary that unravels the meaning of essential journalistic expressions in Spanish, Portuguese and English. This sixth volume addresses common terms such as fixer, stringer and nut graph, as well as Latin American concepts such as prensa chicha and nevera.

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Acquisition of Brazilian legislative watchdog Congresso em Foco may signal online media consolidation

Judicial news portal Migalhas has acquired Congresso em Foco, a respected voice in Brazilian political coverage. The landmark deal is likely a pivotal moment for niche journalism and points toward a trend of consolidation in digital media.

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Gender-based violence against journalists in Brazil falls, but attacks are increasingly intense

Brazilian investigative association Abraji reports a continued decrease in gender-based violence against journalists. However, press advocates say the nature of attacks is still serious.

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Mexican news outlets learn to design custom security protocols

Considering the dangerous environments for press professionals in Mexico, nine newsrooms in various parts of the country learned to build their own physical, digital and facility security protocols based on their specific circumstances, as part of the Safer Newsrooms initiative from the IAPA and Google News Initiative.

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Investigative network Connectas launches bold plan to sustain independent journalism in Latin America

Partnering with El Deber, Bolivia’s largest newspaper, Connectas is kicking off a pilot campaign to connect donors in the U.S. with independent media across the continent.

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Lack of resources and threats mark the work of freelancers covering human rights and the environment in Brazil

Working independently and without the consistent backing of a newsroom, reporters say they are motivated to cover these issues out of a desire to shed light on problems and create change.

Who’s laughing now? Latin American creators of digital satire shape public discourse with criticism of power

Digital satire programs, such as Mexico’s “El Pulso de la República” or Colombia’s “La Pulla,” are gaining increasing visibility and having big impacts on public discourse in their countries. They’re also filling the gap in sociopolitical criticism left by traditional media, according to research by Peruvian journalist and academic Paul Alonso.

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New site by and for trans people in Brazil aims to cover politics and everyday trans experiences

Transmídia, Brazil's first journalism outlet dedicated to trans issues, is staffed entirely by trans people with a mission to promote inclusion and combat misinformation.

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Exiled Latin American journalists have new support network offering resources and employment help

Exile has become the only option for hundreds of Latin American journalists fleeing violence, threats and persecution in their countries. To support them, the Inter American Press Association has launched the Latin American Network of Journalism in Exile (RELPEX).

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Workshop from Knight Center spotlights digital tools for journalists in 2024

The journalism world is constantly evolving, and having the right tools can make all the difference. To help you navigate this ever-changing landscape, the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas is thrilled to present a new, affordable workshop designed to equip you with essential tools to enhance your reporting and investigative skills. Join award-winning […]

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How these Argentinian newspapers attracted hundreds of thousands of subscribers amid rising inflation

Clarín and La Nación managed to make so much progress where many around the world have failed. From installing paywalls to offering exclusive content, here's how they've done it.