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Brazilian journalists adopt AI, but sector sees economic threat, research shows

The report Journalism and Artificial Intelligence – Impact on Brazilian publishers shows that AI is boosting productivity in Brazilian newsrooms but failing to drive innovation. Meanwhile, media outlets face growing risks as Big Techs exploit their content to attract traffic and train their AI.

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How a journalistic investigation mapped the influence of organized crime on politics in Brazil

A special report by Brazilian newspaper Estadão reveals the infiltration of organized crime in the cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro states, exposing the role of criminal factions and militias in politics and in the 2024 municipal elections.

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Are narrative non-fiction podcasts journalism or just good storytelling?

A recent podcast episode sparked controversy in Brazil by telling a personal story without including the other side. The case raises a key question: to what extent do the ethical dilemmas of new formats differ from those of traditional media?

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Brazilian investigative site uses genealogy to trace links between today’s politicians and slavery of the past

Combining investigative journalism and academic research, Agência Pública's unprecedented project mapped the genealogies of 116 Brazilian politicians to show links between power and the country's slave-owning past.

Diario de Pernambuco edition from 1829

Despite historical recognition of its archive, 200-year-old Brazilian newspaper faces financial and legal woes

Diario de Pernambuco reported on monarchy, pandemics and wars. It’s struggling to pay its debts to continue telling the stories of Brazil.

: "Cover of the book 'A Globo: Hegemony 1965-1984,' the first volume of a trilogy about Brazil's TV Globo network by journalist and professor Ernesto Rodrigues. The cover features a close-up of a camera lens with dynamic green and blue lighting effects."

New book tells story of how Globo became an empire during Brazilian dictatorship

A detailed investigation reveals the complex interplay of collaboration, coercion, and cultural influence that shaped the network’s trajectory and Brazil’s modern history.

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Twenty years later, Brazilian journalist reveals identity of woman whose story captured the country

The book Dona Vitória Joana da Paz tells the story of the woman who fought against organized crime in one of Rio de Janeiro’s most famous neighborhoods, Copacabana.

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Acquisition of Brazilian legislative watchdog Congresso em Foco may signal online media consolidation

Judicial news portal Migalhas has acquired Congresso em Foco, a respected voice in Brazilian political coverage. The landmark deal is likely a pivotal moment for niche journalism and points toward a trend of consolidation in digital media.

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Gender-based violence against journalists in Brazil falls, but attacks are increasingly intense

Brazilian investigative association Abraji reports a continued decrease in gender-based violence against journalists. However, press advocates say the nature of attacks is still serious.

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New site by and for trans people in Brazil aims to cover politics and everyday trans experiences

Transmídia, Brazil's first journalism outlet dedicated to trans issues, is staffed entirely by trans people with a mission to promote inclusion and combat misinformation.

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How digital native outlets are cultivating communities of supporters

The book “Brick by Brick” explains how digital native news outlets in Brazil and Colombia are fostering communities of financial supporters to sustain journalism. It’s an exercise in persistence and resilience.

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In Brazil’s Amazon, local radio stations are covering social and environmental issues and challenging powerful interests

A map by InfoAmazonia shows dozens of independent radio stations broadcasting from remote rainforest communities. Despite financial pressures, many confront agribusinesses while highlighting Indigenous and environmental rights.