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Mexican journalist Emilio Gutiérrez Soto poses outdoors

‘Justice took time, but it came,' says Mexican journalist Emilio Gutiérrez Soto, who was granted U.S. asylum after 15-year battle

The U.S. Board of Immigration Appeals ruled that journalist Emilio Gutiérrez Soto, who was denied asylum after he fled Mexico in 2008 due to threats related to his reporting, was eligible for asylum. Organizations consider the decision a landmark that sets an important precedent for journalists’ safety and press freedom in the region.

Black and white photograph capturing the moment of the bombing of La Moneda Palace, the seat of the Chilean government, during the 1973 military coup. Smoke and debris are visible, symbolizing a pivotal and tragic moment in Chilean history.

‘My September 11’: On 50th anniversary of coup in Chile, journalists remember living through start of dictatorship

Marking the 50th anniversary of the 1973 coup in Chile, a reissued book offers firsthand accounts from journalists who faced bombings, arrests, and censorship as they struggled to report during that fateful day. The work aims to combat "collective amnesia" about a pivotal event that changed Chile forever.

Black-and-white photo of a man with dark hair seated at a table cluttered with papers. He is holding a page in his left hand and gesturing with his right hand as if speaking or making a point

Remembering the journalistic legacy of slain Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio

A key figure in both Ecuadorian journalism and politics, 'Don Villa' earned his reputation through fearless investigative journalism, opening the way to high-profile convictions that included former President Rafael Correa. His fusion of activism with journalistic rigor drew a spectrum of responses, ranging from admiration to critical scrutiny.

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, wearing a suit and a blue tie, in front of microphones from journalists

Brazilian journalists did not back down in the face of Bolsonaro's attacks, study finds

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro's attacks on journalists didn't deter media coverage during his term. Instead, journalists used the criticism as motivation, as shown by a study conducted by researchers from the University of Texas and published in The International Journal of Press/Politics. Interviews with 18 targeted journalists revealed their increased determination, underscoring the resilience of Brazilian journalism in the face of adversity.

A stone statue of a blindfolded woman representing Justice in front of a building and the clear sky in Brasilia

Brazil's media face a surge in judicial censorship in 'new frontier' of press harassment

In recent months, press freedom has faced a wave of judicial censorship in Brazil, with stories taken down, magazines recalled from newsstands and a documentary banned. These court rulings are in conflict with the Constitution, which experts say favors freedom of information, and prompt discussions about the need for new laws to protect journalists.

A woman in the middle of a street plaza reads a newspaper while sitting in a bench

How Página Siete, Bolivia's most influential independent newspaper, was forced to close its doors

Over the course of 13 years, the daily newspaper faced the burden of political, economic, and judicial pressures, ultimately succumbing to additional shifting advertising trends and reader preferences. Its absence will leave a significant void in Bolivian media.

Cuban journalist Loraine Morales and Colombian journalist Andrea Aldana over a blurry background of a university classroom.

Exiled journalists from Colombia and Cuba to teach at Spanish university how to do journalism in hostile environments

Colombian journalist Andrea Aldana and Cuban journalist Loraine Morales, who live in exile due to hostility towards journalism in their countries, will strengthen their teaching skills while sharing their experience with journalism students, as part of a program promoted by Reporters Without Borders and Spain's Miguel Hernández University.

Tejidos Solidarios network provides crucial support to families of murdered and missing journalists in Mexico

To address the relentless violence and threats against journalists in Mexico, the human rights NGO Propuesta Cívica [Civic Proposal] established the Tejidos Solidarios [Weaving Solidarity] network. This initiative employs a unique methodology to provide psycho-emotional and legal support to the families of murdered and missing journalists. Additionally, it aims to honor their memory.

Panoramic view of the Peruvian Congress

Pending vote on 'Gag Law,' Peru's Congress goes on the offensive against press freedom and media react

Peru's parliamentarians launched various attacks to restrict press freedom, and journalist associations are resisting as best they can. A controversial bill may fail in Congress, but other threatening initiatives remain under discussion, reflecting deteriorating democratic conditions in the country.

'We left El Salvador so we could continue in El Salvador': How El Faro decided to move its management to Costa Rica

El Salvador's most acclaimed newspaper relocated its administrative and legal departments to Costa Rica, due to harassment and government surveillance. However, its journalists remain in the country. Co-founder Carlos Dada told LJR how the move allows them to continue doing their investigative work, while expressing concerns over authoritarianism and potential criminalization of journalists.