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Awards and Opportunities

The photos that told the story of Brazil’s democracy in peril

In an award-winning essay, photographer Gabriela Biló chronicled the effort to overturn an election — and the institutions that ultimately defended Brazil’s democracy.

Campesino mexicano recorre plantíos en el estado de Guerrero. (Foto: Captura del canal de YouTube de la revista Proceso)

How to "detoxify" drug coverage in Latin America

Dozens of journalists have learned to broaden drug coverage beyond trafficking and criminalization through a mentorship initiative that is about to launch its seventh edition.

Journalists

From corruption investigations to press freedom: Cabot Awards honor journalism across the Americas

The 2026 Cabot Gold Medal will be awarded to journalists Daniel Coronell, Leila Guerriero, Kate Linthicum and Luz Mely Reyes, Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism said.

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Brazil shines bright at the Gabo Awards, with wins in three categories

Three Brazilian projects were awarded, while the Gabo Awards 2026 also spotlighted murdered journalists, exiled journalists and war coverage.

People cry over the coffin of one of the four minors found dead at Las Malvinas neighborhood in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Jan 1, 2025.

The story behind the photo that validated the grief of a community in Ecuador

Photojournalist Santiago Arcos recounts how he captured an image that became a symbol of indiscriminate state violence.

Brazilian photojournalist documents toll of country’s deadliest police operation

Eduardo Anizelli photographed the aftermath of a massive raid on more than a dozen favelas in Rio de Janeiro that left at least 122 people dead.

Don’t miss the most important events for journalism in Latin America in 2026

Festivals, congresses and international conferences will once again bring journalists together to debate the profession’s biggest challenges. LatAm Journalism Review rounds up the key events — from Cartagena to Perugia and from Bogotá to Austin.

Level up your journalism with these fellowships and opportunities for Latin American journalists

Our annual roundup for 2025 features fellowships and opportunities for Latin American journalists seeking to strengthen their skills or develop projects that advance journalism in the region.

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Isabella Cota, Mexican business journalist, wins Cabot for holding economic power to account

Breaking down economic issues for everyday readers, Cota is one of four women to win this year’s Cabot award. “Powerful men hate being questioned by women,” she said.

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Natália Viana, co-founder of Agência Pública, wins Cabot Prize for leadership in Brazilian independent journalism

Viana is one of four journalists honored by Columbia University this year. She sees the award as a milestone for recognizing independent Brazilian journalism in a space historically occupied by major media outlets.

Nora Gámez Torres, Cuban journalist in Florida, wins Cabot for her investigations on the island

For the Miami Herald, Gámez Torres has exposed espionage, the Havana Syndrome and the finances of Cuba’s armed forces. Long a target of Havana’s criticism, her relentless reporting now earns her the Maria Moors Cabot Gold Medal from Columbia University.

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Tips from Latin American journalists on landing top fellowships

Program directors and fellows share advice on navigating rigorous applications for programs that let journalists study and develop media solutions at leading universities.