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Photos of journalists killed in Mexico with fake blood on them

How will Mexico (and the world) sustain journalism in the face of digital and physical security threats to journalists?

Participants of a cross-industry meeting in Mexico City emphasized the importance of collaboration, a global community, digital literacy and public support for journalism.

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What to expect from the Global Summit on Disinformation

Members of the organizing committee explain the main thematic axes of this bilingual event on how disinformation is spread and journalism efforts to combat it.

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Starting from a place of hope, podcast tells stories of people who defend their land in Mexico

The creators behind Periodismo de lo posible are rethinking what it means to have an impact with journalism, looking beyond clicks and efforts to go viral.

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Google’s support for news media in Latin America may lead to dependency, study finds

Researchers say Google’s Innovation Challenge fosters dependence of news organizations on tech companies. Organizations told LJR that participating in the program led to other types of financing.

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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.