Although a new report from Voces del Sur recorded fewer attacks on the press in 2024, press freedom is not improving. Violence and harassment persist, and more journalists are turning to self-censorship or exile.
Jaime Abello Banfi's work at the helm of the Gabo Foundation earned him a Special Citation from the Maria Moors Cabot Prize. In an interview with LJR, he discussed the state of journalism, the disillusionment between journalism and audiences and the foundation's future.
As Bolivia prepares to elect a new president, journalists face escalating threats while navigating a polarized landscape shaped by disinformation, political attacks and gender-based aggression.
Organizations and families who have spent decades demanding justice for murdered and missing journalists fear the law will block access to justice.
A new study shows 47% of Chile’s towns lack sufficient local journalism. But in the south, online outlets are informing communities with local news and investigations.
LJR presents five podcasts that address issues impacting journalism, from press freedom threats to the digital revolution.
Human rights groups say the Ortega-Murillo regime’s silence on Tercero’s disappearance amounts to torture and are urging greater international pressure to determine her whereabouts.