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10 tips for using scientific papers as a source

From identifying the type of study to detecting conflicts of interest and evaluating a journal's quality, science journalists from four Latin American countries recommend key best practices for addressing scientific topics with rigor and clarity.

Two journalists from the Colombian media outlet Rutas del Conflicto sit on stage with microphones in hand, speaking to an audience during a live presentation. (Foto: Courtesy Mongabay Latam)

Reporters turn to AI and ‘stand-up journalism’ to report on violence in the Peruvian Amazon

Mongabay Latam combined tech with shoe-leather reporting to find and report on clandestine airstrips and violence against Indigenous communities in the jungle. Now, it’s bringing those findings to the stage.

Brazilian journalist Cecília Olliveira seen from behind at her home office desk, working on a notepad while surrounded by monitors, documents, and books related to organized crime and public security.

A journalist looks inside the rise of Rio de Janeiro’s militias — and why people join them

Cecília Olliveira, co-founder of Intercept Brasil, investigates how police officers become militiamen. In her new book, she reveals how these groups evolved into sprawling criminal empires with deep political connections.

Top Colombian court clears way for journalists to request church records on priest abuse

A ruling by the Constitutional Court sided with two journalists seeking to unlock the Catholic Church’s 'secret archive' on investigations into priests accused of sexual abuse. Church officials say the ruling goes too far.

Three Federal Police officers, seen from behind, stand in front of a Brazilian Social Security (INSS) office.

How two journalists exposed Brazil's biggest social security fraud

A series of reports from Metrópoles uncovered a billion-dollar scheme, triggering further investigations and actions that led to the recovery of funds for retirees and the resignation of a minister. It all began with a Christmas story.

Days before Pope Francis’ death, church formally dissolves Peruvian group exposed by journalists

On April 15, the Vatican formalized the dissolution of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, a Peru-based movement investigated by two reporters for sexual abuse, financial mismanagement, and spiritual coercion by top members.

A close-up of a police officer's tactical vest featuring a body camera securely attached to the chest. The vest also holds a radio communication device, a flashlight, and other tactical gear. The officer's uniform includes identification badges and insignia.

Investigative series reveals lack of transparency, violations and weaknesses in use of police body cameras in Rio de Janeiro

After analyzing hours of body cam footage, journalists from GloboNews reported alleged abuses and misconduct by military police. They also discovered that in most legal cases, footage requested by the courts was not handed over.

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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.

Digital illustration with a yellow background depicting a sequence of stylized male figures wearing 19th-century formal attire in alternating blue, black, and red colors. At the center, a small enslaved Black figure pulls the tie of one of the men, who is dressed in black with a white sash and holding a whip.

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.

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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.

New Digital Investigative Techniques

Supercharge your reporting with new digital investigations course from the Knight Center

Over five weeks, students of this low-cost online course will gain hands-on experience with essential tools and techniques to thrive in modern investigative work. The course instructors will provide actionable insights and hands-on training that you can immediately apply to your work.

Digging into Telegram: Investigative Techniques for Journalists

New online workshop to give journalists tools for effectively using Telegram for reporting

The online workshop is designed to help reporters navigate Telegram’s structure, locate critical information, and leverage third-party tools to enhance research and reporting. By the end, participants will be equipped with practical skills to gather information on Telegram.