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Indigenous journalists in Brazil launch first-of-its-kind journalism manual

"The Indigenous journalism manual Poranga Marandúa was launched Monday [Aug. 10] at the Chamber of Deputies in Brasília. The first-of-its-kind resource includes terminology, guidance and principles from the perspective of Indigenous peoples. According to Luciene Kaxinawá, general coordinator of the Brazilian Association of Indigenous Journalists (Abrinjor), the manual is the result of work carried out by […]

Fifteen news outlets in Brazil refuse betting ads over consumer harm concerns

“A group of 15 news outlets on Tuesday published editorials officially stating their stance on why they refuse to accept sports betting advertisements. Participating in the initiative are Agência Lupa, Agência Pública, Alma Preta, Amado Mundo, Aos Fatos, Manual do Usuário, Matinal, Meio, Mobile Time, My News, Notícia Preta, NeoFeed, Plural, Portal Imprensa, and Reset. […]

Tickets now available for Brazil’s 3i Festival 2026 on journalism innovation

“At a time of global pressure on journalism, the advance of artificial intelligence (AI) and on the eve of Brazil’s 2026 elections, the 3i Festival is returning for its seventh edition with discussions on the challenges facing digital journalism and the future of information. The event will take place May 29-31 at Porto Maravalley in […]

Colombian college student Gabriela Alonso Jaramillo explains her country’s politics to the apolitical

"In Colombia, Gabriela Alonso Jaramillo is an anomaly. In a country where polarization is rising and youth voter turnout is low, she says she’s the only one in her group of friends who cares about local and national politics. The 23-year-old public affairs and political science double major at the University of the Andes in Bogotá was alarmed when a classmate […]

93% of news websites in Brazil are vulnerable to AI-driven data collection

"Nine out of 10 news websites in Brazil lack protocols to prevent data collection by artificial intelligence companies, allowing their content to be used to train large language models. According to the study 'The Protocol Gap,' released this Thursday (March 12, 2026), 93% of the 4,025 news websites in the country analyzed do not have […]

Google launches free AI program to support 100 Brazilian news outlets

"Applications are open until April 25 for the AI ​​Journey for Journalistic Business, a free Google program that will support the digital transformation of 100 Brazilian media outlets throughout 2025. The initiative will train media outlets on the adoption of artificial intelligence solutions to improve revenue, audience engagement and operational efficiency. The project will promote […]

IAPA launches annual survey on digital transformation in the media

"The Press Institute of the Inter-American Press Association (IAPA) launched a new edition of its annual survey on the 2025 State of Digital Transformation, a key study to understand the evolution of the media ecosystem in Latin America. Aimed at executives, editors and professionals in the sector, this initiative seeks to collect information on the […]

Chequeado launches journalism and innovation network in Argentina

"Chequeado has announced the creation of a network of local news outlets in Argentina with the goal of strengthening the news agenda with innovative and data-driven approaches. The initiative, supported by the International Fund for the Media in the Public Interest, brings together ADN Sur, Aire Digital, Corrientes al Día, Ruido and Todo Jujuy in […]

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Chilean government wants to strengthen state channel TVN and create country's first public radio station

“During his state of the nation address – Cuenta Pública – the president of Chile, Gabriel Boric, announced that the Executive Branch will send a proposal this month to the National Congress to establish a fund for the public channel Televisión Nacional de Chile (TVN), with the aim of 'strengthening its regional centers, its cultural […]

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Gabo Foundation to host master class in Spanish on AI opportunities for investigative journalism

"The Gabo Foundation invites to a master class with journalist Emilia Díaz-Struck, executive director of the Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN), on Nov. 8. Díaz-Struck will explore artificial intelligence (AI) opportunities for investigative journalism, the editorial processes related to data management and advanced technology, as well as reporting and fact-checking. Challenges and risks related to […]

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Mario Tascón, Gabo Foundation professor and Ibero-American digital journalism pioneer, dies after giving a talk in Argentina

"On Friday [Sept. 29], while walking in Buenos Aires, journalist, professor, cultural activist, and businessman Mario Tascón suddenly died due to a stroke. He was 60 years old. Tascón was in Argentina's capital city to give a talk on artificial intelligence to journalists, one of his many intellectual passions. […] Born in Ponferrada [Spain] in […]

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Brazilian journalism legend Claudio Abramo would have turned 100 this week

"Journalist Claudio Abramo (1923-1987) would be 100 years old this Thursday (April 6). Considered one of the greatest names in Brazilian journalism of the 20th century, he had about four decades of career and was responsible for modernizing two of the most traditional newspapers in the country: Folha de S.Paulo and Estado de S. Paulo." […]