Journalists in Mexico and Central America who are committed to investigative journalism can apply for a spot in this program.

The International Center for Journalists is accepting applications for its investigative reporting and transparency initiative.

In Central America and Mexico, a surging tide of instability fueled by narcotics trafficking and corruption threatens to overwhelm the foundations of entire countries. In countless cases, international criminal entities have subverted or intimidated proper authority, leaving ordinary people at the mercy of criminals who in some cases have even dared to levy taxes on them and commit heinous murders in their midst with impunity.

Imparting skills such as investigating reporting, cybersecurity, mobile and data journalism will build the journalists’ vital capacities in high-quality and secure investigative journalism. In this way, they will help to promote the transparency and accountability needed to turn the tide and create an atmosphere in which stability and democracy have a chance to take root.

The program includes: a two-week online orientation on preparation of in-depth reporting projects for up to 20 selected editors and reporters; a regional working-group meeting with 20 journalists in Panama City; selection of five transnational reporting projects; and online coaching for selected news reporting teams and editors. The online preparation/orientation session is scheduled to take place in early July, and the investigative reporting and digital security workshop will take place July 26 - 27.

The application deadline is June 15.

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