Collaborative Investigative Journalism in Latin America
Summary
Investigative journalism in Latin America has increasingly adopted collaborative models to address diverse challenges including resource constraints, political pressures and transnational issues. Partnerships among local and regional news outlets, civil society organisations and international non-governmental organisations have enabled journalists to pool expertise, share data and coordinate investigations across borders. These collaborative endeavours often focus on exposing corruption, human rights abuses and environmental injustices, leveraging digital platforms and secure communication channels to mitigate risks. The growth of multi-organisational networks has facilitated knowledge exchange, fostered capacity building and strengthened the watchdog role of the press across the region. Notably, such collaborations have tailored methodologies to regional contexts, emphasising the normative role of journalism in promoting transparency and giving voice to marginalised communities in complex sociopolitical landscapes.
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Collaborative Investigative Journalism in Latin America publication trend
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Technical terms
Collaborative investigative journalism: A form of journalism in which multiple news organisations and actors pool resources, expertise and data to conduct in-depth investigations, often across borders.
Cross-border investigative journalism: Collaborative investigations that encompass multiple countries, enabling reporters to tackle issues that transcend national boundaries.
Intermediary of change: A journalist who initiates and facilitates the adoption of collaborative practices, fostering network expansion and capacity building within and across newsrooms.
Normative role of journalism: The principle that journalism should serve democratic societies by providing accurate information, promoting transparency and representing marginalised voices.
References
- Negotiating Roles and Routines in Collaborative Investigative Journalism. Media and Communication (2019).
- Collaborative Journalism from a Latin American Perspective: An Empirical Analysis. Journalism and Media (2021).
- Cross-bordering journalism: How intermediaries of change drive the adoption of new practices. Journalism (2021).
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