IDL-Reporteros

IDL-Reporteros is an online newspaper based in Lima, Peru that specializes in investigative journalism against corruption in Peru and to promote transparency with the nation.[1][2] Since its founding, the newspaper has initiated over 500 investigations throughout Peru.[1]

IDL-Reporteros
Type of site
Online newspaper
Available inSpanish
Founded2009
Headquarters
Lima
,
Peru
Founder(s)Gustavo Gorriti
ParentInstitute of Legal Defense
URLidl-reporteros.pe

History

The newspaper was founded in October 2009 by veteran reporter Gustavo Gorriti, initially with only two reporters.[1][2] One of the first main investigations occurred in February 2010, with the report involving the purchase of armoured personnel carrier by the Peruvian Armed Forces at a highly inflated price later being spread through national media outlets.[2]

Recognition

IDL-Reporteros is a member of the Global Investigative Journalism Network,[1] has been supported by the Open Society Foundations[2] and was recognized as an Ashoka Changemaker as part of the Ashoka Fellows project.[3] Human rights organizations in Venezuela, including PROVEA and Transparency Venezuela, have expressed support and collaborated with the newspaper.[4]

References
  1. Founded 2009. "IDL-Reporteros, Peru". Global Investigative Journalism Network. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
  2. "Investigative Journalists Take on Peruvian Corruption". Open Society Foundations. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
  3. "IDL-Reporteros". Ashoka. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
  4. "Organizaciones venezolanas expresan su respaldo al trabajo de IDL-Reporteros". Civilis Derechos Humanos (in Spanish). 2019-04-29. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
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