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Seven tips for producing comics journalism

A newly published manual from Brazilian researcher and journalist Augusto Paim outlines the steps to producing comics journalism, offering guidance from story definition to investigation, scripting, and editing.

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Researchers find activism, transparency and democracy drive adoption of technology in Latin American data journalism

After interviewing 14 media directors and editors from the region and doing content analysis of 210 reporting specials, they found that data units are also implementing disruptive practices to collect information.

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New digital platform Boom aims to ‘move the needle’ on journalism about the Americas

Boom is a new platform that brings together journalism, art and activism. It was created by prominent journalists seeking to have a transformative impact on the Americas.

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In rural and small-town Colombia, community journalists face violence, stigmas and job insecurity

Threats from armed groups, insults from officials and low salaries put local journalism in Colombian in check, according to entities defending press freedom.

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Latin American journalists in exile share sustainability strategies in video podcast

Cuban journalist José Nieves speaks with colleagues from Cuba, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Venezuela about membership campaigns, content agencies, virtual stores, holding events, and sustainability challenges.

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In Brazil, politicians are bombarding journalists with lawsuits over unfavorable coverage

Brazilian political and business leaders are opening flurries of lawsuits against multiple journalists all at once, with the effect of inhibiting future critical coverage.​

Investigative Reporting Now

Learn to use OSINT and other cutting-edge tools in Knight Center's new advanced course

To help investigative journalists with the latest investigative tools and techniques, the Knight Center is offering a new advanced, low-cost online course, “Investigative Reporting Now: OSINT and Other Cutting-Edge Tools and Techniques.”

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How Spotify started — and killed — Latin America’s podcast boom

In Latin America, “podcast” and “Spotify” became synonymous; now the audio industry is reckoning with the company’s retreat.

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Gender-based violence in newsrooms: Study reveals impunity and lack of protocols in Latin America

Researchers heard from 108 press workers in 14 Latin American countries and suggest policies to approach and prevent gender-based violence that news organizations can adopt.

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Venezuelan authorities are detaining women journalists amid post-election repression

Three women reporters have been arrested and accused of terrorism, amid a broader crackdown on dissent across the country.

Ex-president's $5.5M suit jeopardizes leading Panama newspaper

La Prensa, a top Panamanian newspaper, faces a major lawsuit from ex-President Ernesto Pérez Balladares. The case underscores the growing threats to independent media in the country.

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Journalists in Brazil reflect on how block of X/Twitter will affect their work

We talked to some of Brazil’s top journalists about the ban on X. Many are relieved, but one reports: “There's a gap in coverage that I don't know how to fill.”