Articles by Brazilian Association for Investigative Journalism
Canadian journalist fears local security forces after being attacked in Mato Grosso do Sul
Renaud Philippe: “I have never been so worried about my safety at the hands of those who are supposed to ‘serve and protect.'”
Prison sentence for Brazilian journalist is outrageous and threatens press freedom
In a case permeated by gender violence, journalist Schirlei Alves has been sentenced to one year in prison and damages of US$80,000 for defamation, for her report on the trial of influencer Mariana Ferrer.
Guatemala: The imprisonment of José Rubén Zamora is an attack on the press and a bellwether for democracy
Fourteen organizations call for justice in Zamora’s case and respect for the rule of law
At least 40 journalists targeted amid Brazil capital riot and aftermath
According to the Brazilian Association for Investigative Journalism (Abraji) and the Federal District Journalists’ Union (SJPDF), at least 16 journalists were attacked or harassed at the capital on January 8, and at least 24 others have been targeted in the aftermath of the riots.
Organisations express indignation and deep sorrow at the murder of Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira
We stand in solidarity, first of all, with the families and loved ones of the most recent victims of Brazil’s escalating violence. We know our sorrow will not be enough to lessen the pain, and we stand with you in the pursuit of justice and reparations.
Abraji takes Rubens Valente’s case to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
The conviction of Brazilian journalist Rubens Valente, ordering him to pay a BRL 310,000 (about USD 60,000) compensation to Justice Gilmar Mendes of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), worries organizations defending press freedom.
Gender violence against journalists
This report by the Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism (Abraji) – supported by UNESCO’s Global Media Defense Fund – provides an overview of violence against women journalists and gender-based attacks on communicators in Brazil in 2021.
Brazil mayor endangers journalist Giovani Grizotti by publicizing picture in video
CPJ and Abraji are calling on local authorities to stop harassing and attempting to censor investigative journalist Giovani Grizotti.