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A local newsroom traces the wounds Argentina’s dictatorship left on its community

Qué digital, a hyper-local outlet from Mar del Plata, used archival footage, interviews and AI tools to produce a documentary that confronts a rising wave of denialism.

Edificios de Ciudad de México de noche vistos de abajo hacia arriba con un gráfico de red sobrepuesto.

Mexico scrapped its transparency agency. Journalists are still investigating corruption

Despite new obstacles to accessing public information, investigators used open data and network analysis to trace decades of contracts linked to shell companies.

Mano femenina sosteniendo una brújula junto a una pantalla de computadora que muestra un sitio de noticias, con un fondo que representa un flujo de datos digitales.

A new AI compass to refine the editorial agenda

Journalists at La Silla Rota in Mexico developed a tool that cross-references metrics and trends to decide what to cover and how.

Headshots of journalists Claudia Báez, José Nieves, Gisella Salmon and Federica Ham with a technological background.

AI streamlines work, but journalists warn it demands rigorous verification and clear rules

From data errors to bias and credibility risks, Latin American newsroom leaders say AI must be used with care, clear guidelines and constant human oversight.

Prison interrogation table with stamped envelopes and recorder as guard escorts inmate away.

Letters from prison: how a correspondent investigated Mexican drug traffickers in Europe

Through letters, prison visits and requests for access to information, Belgian journalist Arthur Debruyne investigated a Mexican drug trafficking arm starting with a case in Europe.

TV screen showing a newscast with a warning graphic saying "possible deepfake". (Photo: Canva)

Five tools to detect, analyze and counter disinformation

Digital tools such as FactFlow, Archive.org and OSoMeNet help journalists and fact-checkers in Latin America track false narratives, analyze dissemination networks and authenticate online content.

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.

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.

Brazilian journalist Paula Miraglia speaks at the 18th Ibero-American Colloquium on Digital Journalism, at the University of Texas at Austin.

Facing crisis, Latin American journalists turn to alliances, new narratives, and audience relationships

At the Ibero-American Colloquium on Digital Journalism, outlets from across the region shared initiatives to confront funding challenges, declining trust, the rise of AI, and attacks on the press.

Mexican journalist Marcela Turati speaks on stage during the "

From the newsroom to the stage: Mexican journalists tell their stories of resilience through performing arts

“The journalists tell,” a production from theater company Teatro Línea de Sombra and independent media outlet Elefante Blanco, seeks to raise awareness about the press’ experiences in Mexico.

Four issues of Gatopardo magazine laying on a wood table, seen from above.

Gatopardo bets on future of narrative journalism in Latin America ahead of 25th anniversary

Gatopardo rethinks its print and digital products so its winning long-form, visual journalism can continue to make an impact on the region.

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Independent digital media in Latin America explore WhatsApp channels despite problems obtaining verification from the app

For years, independent digital media from Latin America have been exploring the instant messaging app WhatsApp through broadcast lists and groups to further connect with their audiences. Since 2023, some have decided to explore the new WhatsApp channels feature but have encountered problems verifying their accounts.