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Press Freedom
How violence, hostile rhetoric and economic precarity undercut Mexico's watchdog press

Historian Andrew Paxman’s new book traces the evolution of Mexico’s critical press — from its emergence in the 1990s to the political, criminal and financial pressures that now threaten it.

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Collaboration
New manual by Indigenous journalists in Brazil aims to prevent errors and stereotypes about their communities

Tired of being misquoted and misnamed, Indigenous journalists at COP30 in Belém are pre-launching “Good News,” a guide to help reporters cover Indigenous peoples accurately and ethically.

Press Freedom
Nicaraguan journalist makes statement on state TV after 16 months missing, but some question her freedom

Fabiola Tercero appeared before pro-government media saying she’d never left home. Press groups fear it’s a staged “proof of life” meant to deflect attention from the Ortega-Murillo regime’s abuses.

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Press Freedom
Exiled Latin American journalists to speak on repression, resistance and resilience

As repression and job insecurity drives reporters from their countries, founders of three independent outlets will discuss practicing journalism in exile during a free online event.