Risks and rewards: Crossing borders

Article Abstract:

The IRE National Conference was held in Pheonix in June 1996 and international journalists from Puerto Rico, Sweden, the Philippines, Nigeria, Southeast Asia and Australia attended. The recurring theme was the common aim of journalists to expose the truth. There was some conflict during a roundtable discussion about the ways in which journalist may cooperate on investigations crossing national borders.

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Encounter on the border

Article Abstract:

Issues impacting investigative journalism in the Mexican-American border region are discussed. Topics addressed include the danger involved in investigative reporting in Mexico, trade and immigration policies between the US and Mexico, and the media coverage of Mexico's 1997 elections.

Mexico, Corruption investigation

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Reporting 'the other': a challenge on both sides of the border

Article Abstract:

Issues discussed concern the social aspects of investigative reporting in the Mexican-American border region. Topics addressed include improving media coverage of the 'other' or the Mexican immigrant experience in the US, as well as the economic aspects of immigration.

Social aspects, Race relations, Emigration and immigration

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