# Latin American journalism digital training initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/latin-american-journalism-digital-training-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-08-12T03:37:37.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Educational institutions in Mexico and the Dominican Republic are launching specialized training programs to address the digital transformation of the press.

In Puebla, Mexico, the Universidad de las Américas Puebla and the Asociación de Mujeres Periodistas y Escritoras de Puebla announced a diploma program focused on artificial intelligence and digital media. The curriculum covers content creation, ethics, and misinformation.

In the Dominican Republic, Universidad APEC, in collaboration with the Colegio Dominicano de Periodistas and the Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores de la Prensa, launched a two-year degree in Contemporary Journalism. This program targets practicing professionals and includes training in artificial intelligence, 3D animation, and digital communication.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Universidad APEC launches Contemporary Journalism degree

Universidad APEC, the CDP, and the SNTP have launched a two-year degree in Contemporary Journalism for practicing professionals in the Dominican Republic to address digital and AI challenges.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universidad-apec-launches-contemporary-journalism-degree

### 2026-07-28: University of the Americas Puebla launches AI journalism diploma with AMPEP

UDLAP and AMPEP launch a four‑module online AI journalism diploma starting 14 Aug, free for AMPEP members, with expanded capacity and fees for later modules.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-the-americas-puebla-launches-ai-journalism-diploma-with-ampep

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