Through the Check Global project we support initiatives that are helping hold the line for democracy, information and media freedom, with a focus on independent media and diverse communities; women, LGBTQ+, periferias (urban, rural) and indigenous populations across the region.
Decades of media concentrated ownership created news deserts in the region, in Brazil 62% of the cities do not have local media news organizations. Lack of independent information makes it difficult for the population to demand accountability from government officials.
With an increasing distrust in the media fueled by local government in the form of public threats and persecutions, the region suffers from direct authoritarian excess as well as journalists' self censorship, fearing threats to their lives.
Indigenous communities and quilombola leaders responsible for protecting the environment have been under increasing threats by governments. Due to the lack of official data, journalists, activists and civil society organisations are in charge of investigating and gathering this data.
Indigenous communities and quilombola leaders responsible for protecting the environment have been under increasing threats by governments. Due to the lack of official data, journalists, activists and civil society organisations are in charge of investigating and gathering this data.
