Lonnie Thompson proposes Quelccaya National Park to protect glaciers

In Peru, climate scientist Lonnie Thompson has proposed the creation of the Quelccaya National Park. The proposal aims to protect the Quelccaya glacier and other glaciers in the Vilcanota mountain range between Cusco and Puno. This initiative seeks to preserve vital water reserves against the threats of climate change and human activities such as mining.

In Colombia, a workshop held during FILSAI 2026 addressed the legal challenges faced by journalists in island territories like San Andrés. Led by lawyer Ana Bejarano Ricaurte and the organization ‘El Veinte’, the session provided legal tools to support freedom of expression and discussed difficulties regarding access to information and institutional responses.

In Argentina, investigative journalist Daniel Santoro conducted a practical workshop at the National University of Tucumán. The session focused on investigative techniques, the impact of new technologies, and the role of artificial intelligence in the evolving profession.