Who we are

Founded in 2011 by women reporters, Agência Pública is the largest nonprofit newsroom in Brazil. All of our reports are grounded in rigorous fact-finding investigations and our uncompromising defense of human rights. Read our stories. 

As an agency, we distribute our in-depth investigations in Portuguese, English and Spanish. In 2022 alone, our stories were republished by more than 700 news outlets in Brazil and in 18 other countries. Our work can be republished free of charge under a Creative Commons license. To republish or translate our stories, see our guidelines – also available in Spanish. If you want to receive our content by email or discuss partnerships, write to maria.martha@apublica.org 

We investigate the public administration — at all levels of government and in legislative bodies; the social and environmental impacts of companies, their corrupt and opaque practices; the Judiciary, its effectiveness, transparency and equity; and violence against vulnerable communities in urban and rural areas.

In order to foster independent journalism, we provide mentorships for journalists, offer microgrants for reporting, organize events and discussions about journalism and support innovative projects.

We have received over 80 awards, including the Gabriel García Márquez Award; Global Shining Light Award; True Story Award; Premio Ortega y Gasset; WAN-IFRA Award and Premio Iberoamericano de Periodismo. We are the most awarded news agency in Brazil and the first Brazilian media outlet nominated for the Press Freedom Awards, by the organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF).

Our work is only possible thanks to the support of more than 2,000 members. Join them and help our valiant journalism: apoie.apublica.org.

Mission

Pública sets itself apart by uniting social responsibility with independent and reliable journalism. Our mission is to produce investigative reporting and promote independent journalism in Latin America.

Values

• Editorial independence;
• Promoting human rights and the right to information and improving the democratic debate;
• Investigative and innovative journalism, grounded in unbiased and cautious reporting and supported by primary sources;
• Gender equality;
• A cooperative environment that cultivates ethical and skilled journalists.

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