OjoPúblico is the native digital investigative media with the largest audience and trust in Peru (Digital Media Reports, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021) and one of the benchmarks of its type in Latin America. Its editorial line is based on the defense of democracy, the human rights of the most vulnerable populations and the protection of our ecosystem, as well as the investigation of corruption and abuses of state, corporate or organized crime powers. OjoPúblico has been distinguished on different occasions for its coverage of issues linked to corruption, extractive industries and the investigation of corporate power. In addition, he is a collaborator of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), and participated in the global Panama Papers investigation, which won the Pulitzer Prize. In addition to developing impact research, OjoPúblico has focused its efforts on forging networks in Latin America in recent years. We are members of the Global Investigative Journalism Network, an association of organizations dedicated to investigative journalism. In addition, they founded the Network of Latin American Journalists for Transparency and Anti-Corruption (PALTA), which monitors the use of public money. Since 2024, it has been part of the prestigious network of media grouped by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), in order to strengthen journalistic investigations against corruption and organized crime. Coordinates the Cross-border Investigative Network, which privileges work with independent journalists and media. In addition, they are part of the media that participate in the United States International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) and the Latam Chequea Network. Within Peru, they organize the contents of the Regional Investigative Network. And they have promoted the media network for the "Ama Llulla" verification (you will not lie, in Quechua).

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Last updated date: April 2025

Source: SembraMedia

Location:
Lima, Perú
Year the organization started publishing:
2014
Languages:
Spanish
Type of coverage:
International
Countries of coverage:
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
Mexico
Peru

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Science
Education
Environment
Politics
Technology
Economy and business
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Gender
LGBTIQ+
DEIA: Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility
Refugees
Migration
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Chronicles and non-fiction
Essays
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Investigative journalism
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Data journalism
Cross-border journalism
Collaborative journalism
Fact-checking
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Blog
Newsletter
Social media platforms
Podcast
Vodcast or other video platforms
YouTube
Telegram
WhatsApp

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
155,683
Twitter number of followers:
236,211
Instagram number of followers:
105,000
YouTube number of followers:
18,000
Tiktok number of followers:
42,600

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
2
Founders:
Nelly Luna, David Hidalgo y Oscar Castilla.
Directors:
Director Ejecutivo, David Hidalgo. Director de Estrategia, Óscar Castilla. Directora Periodística, Nelly Luna.

Team

Full-time employees:
18
Part-time employees:
4
Freelancers or consultants:
13
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Non-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Grants
Consultancy services
Audience support / reader revenue
Google Adsense
Programmatic ad networks
Branded content or native advertising
Local advertising sold by own team
YouTube channel income
Services for nonprofit organisations
Training services for other clients
Product development and sales
Content development for other media
Memberships
Individual donations
Event ticket sales
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Content development for other media
The second most important revenue source reported:
Memberships

Transparency

Has a data privacy policy
Publishes a data privacy policy
Has a sexual harassment or institutional violence policy
Is signed up to a press regulator, trust initiative, or part of a press association
Publishes up to date information about its team
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