# Journalism and media developments in Santa Catarina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/journalism-and-media-developments-in-santa-catarina
> Updated: 2026-08-27T00:55:01.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The state of Santa Catarina recently marked the 195th anniversary of its press, tracing the history of journalism in the region back to the 1831 publication of ‘O Catharinense’. The commemoration highlighted the evolution of media from print to digital platforms and the ongoing importance of journalistic values such as accountability and fact-checking.

Following these reflections on the state's media history, the Associação Catarinense de Imprensa (ACI) announced a leadership transition. Journalist Lúcia Helena Vieira is set to assume the presidency for the 2026–2029 term, succeeding Déborah Almada, as part of an inauguration ceremony for the association's new Executive, Superior, and Fiscal Councils.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Associação Catarinense de Imprensa to inaugurate new board

The Associação Catarinense de Imprensa will inaugurate its new leadership for the 2026–2029 term on August 31 in Florianópolis, with Lúcia Helena Vieira assuming the presidency.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/associao-catarinense-de-imprensa-to-inaugurate-new-board

### 2026-07-29: Santa Catarina marks 195th anniversary of its press

Santa Catarina commemorates 195 years since *O Catharinense* began in 1831, honoring its role in breaking information monopolies and stressing the press’s ongoing importance amid modern media challenges.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-catarina-marks-195th-anniversary-of-its-press

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