This report highlights how journalists in Latin America and the Caribbean pushed for access to public information laws to strengthen democracy and press freedom. Inspired by the U.S. FOIA, they led efforts in countries like Mexico and Brazil, making transparency a key tool for accountability.

This report examines media literacy, disinformation, and trust in news across eight Caribbean countries. It highlights key challenges, gaps in research, and opportunities for collaboration, education, and regulation to strengthen the region’s media landscape.

This 2022 report explores the state of Caribbean media during the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting on key challenges, resilience, and the evolving role of journalism in public life. It builds on the ACM’s legacy of supporting regional media and promoting democratic values.