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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.

A classroom scene in Niterói, Brazil, shows journalism educator Victor Terra leading a media literacy session for older adults. Participants, mostly women over 60, sit facing a projection screen that reads “Let’s think together?” as they discuss internet use and information habits.

Course in Rio de Janeiro teaches older adults to spot scams and misinformation

With online fraud on the rise, the fact checking outlet Agência Lupa and local partners are helping seniors navigate the digital world with confidence.

Guilherme Fowler, coordinator of the News Tech study, speaks on stage holding a microphone. Behind him, a presentation slide reads “Laboratory — Niche with high revenue diversification,” with text about innovation and experimentation.

News outlets must evolve to survive, study warns

Brazilian researchers analyzed 187 media outlets worldwide and found that, amid growing dependence on tech companies, news organizations’ survival hinges on aligning their editorial mission with their funding models.

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These digital outlets in small Brazilian cities are turning news deserts into oases

In Brazil’s small cities, where big media rarely look, small online startups are filling the news gap. They produce vital local journalism but struggle to reach readers and stay financially afloat.

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Natália Viana, co-founder of Agência Pública, wins Cabot Prize for leadership in Brazilian independent journalism

Viana is one of four journalists honored by Columbia University this year. She sees the award as a milestone for recognizing independent Brazilian journalism in a space historically occupied by major media outlets.

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In Brazil, sports reporters are cashing in by going public with their team loyalties

A growing number of Brazilian sports journalists are turning what was once taboo into an opportunity. Critics say the trend is costing sports journalism its credibility.

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Traveling to COP30 in Belem is too costly for many Latin American journalists

With few hotel rooms and high travel costs to the heart of the Amazon, many reporters may be shut out of the climate summit, raising fears of fewer diverse voices in its coverage.

: A single brown women’s sandal lies on cracked pavement, surrounded by yellow police tape in a dimly lit alleyway. No people are visible.

Brazilian journalists say newsrooms need better training to report on femicides

With high rates of violence against women, coverage of the crime has improved in the country, but sensationalism and superficiality persist.

Illustration showing a magnifying glass focusing on a web page with check marks, surrounded by multiple browser windows, symbolizing analysis and validation of information across digital platforms.

Brazilian fact-checker eliminates ‘false’ and ‘misleading’ labels in shifting strategy against misinformation

Comprova, a collaborative fact-checking project in Brazil, bets on more explanatory language to connect with audiences resistant to corrections.

Marcelo Beraba, pioneering investigative journalist and visionary editor at Brazil’s top newspapers, dies at 74

Beraba held top positions at Brazil’s four largest newspapers and co-founded the Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism. Colleagues from across Latin America have eulogized him for his generosity, restlessness and rigor.

Panel discussion at the International Congress of Investigative Journalism hosted by Abraji in São Paulo, featuring five speakers on stage discussing AI's role in journalism, with audience members seated in red theater chairs facing the stage.

Major Brazilian newsrooms express enthusiasm and concern as AI advances

Top Brazilian news executives warn AI could cannibalize web traffic and trigger mass layoffs, even as they adopt the technology to streamline everything from transcription to data analysis.

Mapa estilizado do Brasil com divisão por regiões destacadas por cores sólidas: Norte em roxo, Nordeste em laranja, Centro-Oeste em amarelo, Sudeste em verde e Sul em rosa. O fundo é preto com padrões geométricos sutis, e o mapa utiliza uma textura pontilhada em cada região, sem nomes de estados ou legendas.

News deserts in Brazil shrink 7.7% in two years, driven by growth of digital outlets

Despite the reduction, approximately 10.2% of the population still lives in a municipality without access to local news. Out of every 20 Brazilian municipalities, nine are classified as news deserts.