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Explosion outside RCN headquarters in Cali, Colombia, damages building

“An explosion was reported on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 16, outside the RCN headquarters in Cali, in southwestern Colombia, prompting a large security deployment in the industrial Los Mangos neighborhood in the city center. The blast occurred after an explosive device was thrown at the news outlet’s building. According to preliminary information, the device […]

At least six journalists injured during ‘Gen-Z’ protests in Mexico

“Demonstrations by self-identified 'Generation Z' protesters in several Mexican cities on Saturday, Nov. 15, were marred by violence and attacks by security forces against the press, leaving at least six journalists injured and one detained. The most severe aggression was reported in in Morelia, capital of the state of Michoacán. At least four journalists were […]

Journalist says pro-Bolsonaro mayor slapped him during COP30

"A journalist from the state of Pará reported he was assaulted by the mayor of Parauapebas, Aurélio Goiano (Avante), during the COP30 climate conference. Wesley Costa, of Rádio Liberal, said the mayor slapped him in the face. The incident occurred Monday in Belém, which is the host city of the conference and the capital of […]

Mexican journalist reports threats and persecution following investigation into former prosecutor

"Journalist Rodolfo Franco reported being targeted with threats, cyberattacks and judicial persecution after publishing his investigation into alleged irregularities of the former Attorney General of Aguascalientes, Jesús Figueroa Ortega. Franco attributes the attacks to a circle of political protection surrounding the former official and requested protective measures from the relevant authorities. The journalist said that, […]

Self-censorship is 'beginning to be felt collectively' in the Americas, according to OAS rapporteur

"The Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) of the Organization of American States (OAS), Pedro Vaca Villarreal, warned in an interview with EFE that self-censorship dominates journalistic work in America, a continent in which 'all countries have serious challenges to guarantee freedom of the press.' 'Self-censorship is […]

JournalismAI Innovation Challenges invites applications for AI and revenue initiatives

The JournalismAI Innovation Challenge, supported by the Google News Initiative, has opened applications for its second edition that will fund up to 12 news organizations using AI technologies to "enhance and improve audience intelligence and revenue growth." The program targets small and medium-sized news publishers who will receive grants between US $50,000 and $100,000 each. […]

Exiled Nicaraguan journalist says Costa Rica recommended she leave country following threats

"Jennifer Ortiz, a Nicaraguan journalist who became a naturalized Spanish citizen and is the director of the Nicaragua Investiga platform [living in Costa Rica], reported on Wednesday [Nov. 12] that, after receiving death threats, Costa Rican authorities recommended she abandon journalism and delete the content of her work in the media outlet she has directed […]

Mexican crime reporter threatened with note left beside human remains

"Journalist Paco Cedeño, known for covering crime and public safety in the eastern state of Morelos, received a death threat through an intimidating message left next to human remains in the town of Cuautla. The threat was reported Monday, Nov. 10, when, according to local media, residents in the area alerted authorities after finding a […]

Video shows TV Globo producer assaulted during filming in Brasília

"A TV Globo producer was assaulted Tuesday afternoon in Brasília while filming a segment for the Jornal Nacional newscast. The crew was recording footage near a National Institute of Social Security (INSS) office when the producer was suddenly attacked and put in a chokehold by an unidentified man. According to the network, the attacker has […]

He was a journalist persecuted in Venezuela. ICE detained him in Florida

"A Venezuelan journalist living in Florida recently spent nearly two weeks in federal immigration custody, highlighting the Trump administration’s widening immigration enforcement net. On Oct. 12, the Florida Highway Patrol in Gainesville pulled over Gustavo Giménez Sánchez, a political-asylum seeker whom federal officials had interviewed 12 days prior to his detention to determine whether to […]

Fifth arson attack on Haitian radio station raises alarm over journalist safety

"On Nov. 1, unidentified gang members broke into the premises of Soleil d’Haïti University and set fire to Radio Émancipation, a university affiliated radio station, in the capital Port-au-Prince, according to its director and local media reports. The radio’s director and former senator and chief prosecutor for Port-au-Prince, Jean Renel Senatus, informed CPJ that he […]

Brazil and Mexico journos take top honors at Colpin 2025 investigative reporting awards

"The winners of the Javier Valdez Latin American Investigative Journalism Award were announced at the 16th edition of the Latin American Conference on Investigative Journalism (COLPIN), held from Nov. 5 to 8, 2025, at the University of Palermo in Argentina. The jury selected four investigations from more than 300 submissions. First place went to Farra […]