From Nov. 5 to 7, the LATAM Digital Media and Journalism Festival will bring together more than 55 journalists and creators from 14 countries to Mexico City to explore the challenges of journalism in an era full of contrasts. This year, the Festival —organized by the organization Factual — will revolve around six major themes, […]
"Once again, Free Press Unlimited will honour two outstanding journalists: Most Resilient Journalist and Newcomer of the Year. These awards celebrate extraordinary courage, perseverance, and fresh talent in the fight for press freedom and independent information. Registration for the 2025 edition is now open and the deadline for nominations is Nov. 2, 2025. The Newcomer […]
The 10th Brazilian Conference on Data Journalism and Digital Methods (Coda.Br, for its acronym in Portuguese), hosted by Escola de Dados, takes place on Oct. 18 and 19 at Insper in São Paulo. This year, Coda.Br will focus on topics like generative and ethical AI, disinformation and combating hate speech, the environment and climate change, […]
"Seven extraordinary journalists from Georgia, the United States, Gaza, Peru, Hong Kong, Ukraine and Ethiopia have been named the 2025 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Heroes for their exceptional courage and resilience in the fight for free media. [...] The World Press Freedom Hero Award, presented annually by the International Press Institute (IPI) in partnership with […]
"The Vladimir Herzog Award announces, this Wednesday, Sept, 24, the finalists of the seven traditional categories of the award. In total, there were 469 productions registered in the categories: Art, Photography, Text, Video, Audio, Multimedia and Book-report.[...] Winners of the seven traditional award categories and the EXTRA Category – Defense of Democracy will be announced […]
"Under the motto 'We Resist and Exist,' the Network for Diversity in Latin American Journalism (REDIPE, for its acronym in Spanish) announces its 5th Latin American Conference on Diversity in Journalism, which will be held virtually on Thursday, Oct. 9 and Friday, Oct. 10, with some virtual workshops on Saturday, Oct. 11. [...] Registration is […]
"Founded in 2011, Pictures of the Year Latin America, or POY Latam, is a biennial documentary and artistic photography contest in Ibero-America. It was created with the support of the Missouri School of Journalism Pictures of the Year International (POY), a program of the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute. This year, Associated Press photographer Rodrigo […]
“The Inter American Press Association (IAPA), in partnership with Google News Initiative (GNI), announced the opening of applications for the AI Product Lab, an innovative program designed to drive digital transformation and the strategic use of artificial intelligence in Latin American and Caribbean media outlets. Developed by the consulting firm Maktube Group, the Lab aims […]
"The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) announces the winners of the 2025 Excellence in Journalism Awards, across 12 categories, along with 24 honorable mentions. These accolades highlight the diversity and rigor of the best journalism from the Americas and Spain. The official awards ceremony will be held during the 81st General Assembly of the IAPA, […]
"Projor – Institute for the Development of Journalism, in partnership with the Google News Initiative, announces the launch of the 2025 edition of Codesinfo – Innovation Fund for Journalism. The program, which now focuses on artificial intelligence-based solutions for newsrooms, opens applications for proposals from media outlets and collectives throughout Brazil starting Aug. 18. In […]
"News agency EFE and the Secretariat of State for International Cooperation, through the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID, for its initials in Spanish), announced the 43rd edition of the King of Spain International Journalism Awards to recognize, once again this year, the best journalistic work produced in Iberoamerica. Professionals who wish to apply […]
"Registration has opened for the 2025 Global Summit on Disinformation. The event will be held virtually on Sept. 17 and 18, with free access and simultaneous translation into Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Across two days, specialists and organizations from different countries will meet to discuss and develop solutions to address disinformation, its effects on democracy, […]