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A collage of smartphone screens displaying videos from Brazilian news creators and journalists on social media. The images include presenters, commentators, reporters, and influencers speaking directly to the camera in various settings, as well as news studio backgrounds and on-screen graphics.

Brazilian creators are redefining the relationship between journalists and newsrooms

Brazilian social media users now favor news creators over traditional brands, a Reuters Institute study finds. The trend opens opportunities for collaboration between creators and newsrooms.

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At COP30, Brazilian outlets teamed up to elevate community voices and climate justice

Independent newsrooms from host city Belém and across Brazil joined forces to play to their strengths and center communities already living with the effects of climate change.

Collage showing examples of digital scams on mobile devices, contrasted with the silhouette of a person wearing a hoodie, using a phone. (Photo: Canva and screenshots)

Amid a growing wave of online scams, fact-checkers take on a new mission

Disinformation experts from Brazil, Mexico and the U.S. explain why journalists must join the fight and help their audiences prevent fraud.

Portrait of journalist Thaís Bernardes standing against a plain white background. She faces the camera with a neutral expression, wearing a light brown bomber jacket and black pants, with her hands lightly clasped in front of her. Next to her, the graphic reads “Cinco Perguntas para Thais Bernardes” with the LJR logo.

Notícia Preta prioritizes service journalism to cover deadliest police operation in Rio de Janeiro

LJR interviewed Thaís Bernardes, founder of public safety-focused outlet Notícia Preta, about serving community needs, treating the dead ethically and covering extreme violence.

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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.

Journalist with camera takes photo of person holding a poster

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.

Identified sports journalist holding cell phone in briefing room with coach at the podium and journalists seated taking notes

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.

A city with a river cutting through it

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.