texas-moody

Press Freedom

A man, Anselmo Xunic from Cultural Survival, is inside a radio studio, sitting in front of a microphone. Behind him, a banner reads "las radios comunitarias, los pueblos indígenas."

Central American community radio stations, facing criminalization and persecution, are fighting for recognition and protection

Community broadcasters in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras face repression, economic hardship, and lack access to radio frequencies. They’re seeking help from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.

Nicaraguan parlament

Nicaragua’s regime expands repression to exiled journalists through sweeping cybercrime legislation

Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo's regime is wielding a new cybercrime law to target journalists – including those in exile – empowering authorities to seize their assets and monitor their family members in Nicaragua.

Julia Zanatta, federal deputy from Santa Catarina, dressed in pink with a crucifix on her chest and a flag in the background, inside the Chamber of Deputies

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.​

Woman Detained in Handcuffs Indoors.

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.

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.

AI anchors

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.

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.

Crackdown on independent journalism looms as Paraguay advances controversial bill

Conservative lawmakers in Paraguay say they’re looking to bring transparency to nonprofits, but journalists warn it’s a veiled attempt to silence the press and civil society.

Male photographer with dslr camara

10 unmissable opportunities for photojournalists in Latin America

These resources offer financial support and mentorship for photographers interested in environmental, humanitarian and travel projects.

Rotativa de un periódico con cuatro hombres vigilando su impresión

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.

ballot papers and in the background image of Caracas

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.