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Digital news outlets across Latin America shutter amid funding woes and political storms, study finds

More digital native media outlets in Latin America ceased publishing in the past year than in any other year since 2015, according to SembraMedia. The number of new outlets in the region has also decreased. A decline in funding and political instability are some of the reasons for this situation, the study states.

Google Sheets para Periodistas

Knight Center offers exclusive series of four webinars on how to use Google Sheets for journalism

As a journalist, you know that every piece of data has the potential to tell an important story, but handling large volumes of data can be challenging. Can you imagine turning that complex data into clear and interesting narratives? This is your chance to learn how! "Google Sheets para Periodistas" (Google Sheets for Journalists) is […]

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Newspaper elPeriódico was another victim in the case against Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora

ElPeriódico, the media outlet founded by Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora in 1996, was also targeted when the judicial harassment against Zamora began, according to people close to him. With two years since its founder was imprisoned and almost one year since the newspaper ceased publication, journalists in Guatemala are filling the void with more journalism.

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Latin American consultants give seven recommendations for developing journalistic products

Adopting a product mentality in journalism involves transforming the creation and distribution of content by considering the needs of the audience and using data to make decisions. LJR presents seven expert recommendations for those unfamiliar with the approach.

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Journalists intimidated and prevented from covering disputed presidential elections in Venezuela

Organizations defending press freedom recorded more than 40 cases of attacks on media outlets and journalists during presidential elections in Venezuela. Most were cases of intimidation and obstruction of journalistic work in voting centers. At least three journalists were detained while reporting.

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Digital media in Venezuela collaborate to overcome press restrictions and disinformation ahead of presidential elections

Battling disinformation and using collaboration as a weapon, Venezuelan journalists are preparing for the next presidential elections to be held on Sunday, July 28.

Save the Date March 27-28 for ISOJ 2025

Mark your calendars for ISOJ 2025: Knight Center announces dates for the 26th International Symposium on Online Journalism

The 26th International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) will take place on Thursday, March 27, and Friday, March 28, 2025, online and on the University of Texas at Austin campus. The Knight Center team will make more exciting announcements regarding ISOJ 2025 in the coming weeks, so keep an eye on social media and isoj.org for more information.

Can journalists rely on AI to simplify complex topics? This Argentine fact-checking service wants to know

Argentina’s pioneering Chequeado created a lab to run experiments with artificial intelligence. In their first run, they tested how four AI models could help simplify complicated concepts.

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Documentary ‘State of Silence’ shows human face of war against journalists in Mexico

Film co-produced by Mexican actors Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal tells stories of journalists subjected to threats, attacks, forced displacement and exile, and who maintain their commitment to journalism and the public’s right to information.

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Learn to use Google Sheets for data journalism: Knight Center offers webinar series in Spanish

The Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas presents a new webinar series in Spanish, “Google Sheets for journalists.” It is a unique opportunity for communicators, journalists and editors to learn to master one of the most useful tools for data analysis and visualization.

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How one woman in Oaxaca used her podcast to help others speak out about the violence they’ve survived

Nayelli López Reyes, a weaver and an activist, created a vivid podcast of courageous women speaking out against violence in their community.

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How Gigantes succeeds in Uruguay with journalism made by and for children

While other newspapers were cutting children's supplements, the independent la diaria, from Uruguay, launched Gigantes and gained over two thousand subscribers in three years. Their secret? Incorporating children and teenagers into their production processes and addressing topics that truly interest young readers, balancing information and entertainment.