A new UNESCO report confirms a trend of governments worldwide avoiding scrutiny and silencing journalists by accusing them of money laundering and tax evasion. In Latin America, most cases are concentrated in Central America.
Chatbots with traditionally feminine names can reflect how technology perpetuates gender stereotypes, linking women to service-oriented roles. Despite the intention of neutrality, these elections can continue to reproduce a traditional view of gender roles in society.
Two court cases seeking closure in the 1982 ambush and murders of four Dutch journalists in El Salvador are currently open in the U.S. and the Central American country.
Colombian José Guarnizo and Panamanian Grisel Bethancourt focus on the human rights of migrants and local communities along the dangerous migration route.
The annual LatAm Journalism Review roundup highlights opportunities for early-career and seasoned professionals to enhance skills, expand networks and pursue new projects.
The Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, in collaboration with UNESCO, announced the launch of a free multilingual online course, “Digital Content Creators and Journalists: How to be a Trusted Voice Online."
Zamora, known for exposing corruption, had been behind bars for more than two years in a detention observers say was mired in irregularities. “I have the spirit, courage and faith” to keep fighting, he says.
The Cuban regime has intensified repression against independent journalists, subjecting them to interrogations and threats, and accusing them of being mercenaries. Watchdogs say these actions seek to silence the independent press and force journalists to abandon their profession or go into exile.
The e-book features interviews, research and first-hand accounts with journalists, content creators and activists from around the world. It coincides with the launch of a free online course from the Center's Journalism Courses program.
A newsletter produced by the Digital Journalism Association (Ajor) to promote Brazilian digital native media shares stories from local journalism that echo national and global issues.
Upon accepting the award, Knight Center founder and director Rosental C. Alves said he is “optimistic about the future,” even if the journalism of the future doesn’t look like it does today.
Collaboration, feminist perspectives, and newsroom diversity lead to better migration coverage, according to panelists at this year’s Migration Journalism Congress in Mérida, Spain.