Inside Cross-Border Investigations • Maria Teresa Ronderos

In this masterclass video, Maria Teresa Ronderos, director of the Latin American Center for Investigative Journalism (El CLIP), shares practical insights on how to coordinate cross-border investigations.

Drawing on years of experience managing collaborative projects, she explains why patience and strong communication are essential when working across countries, cultures, and newsroom realities. Ronderos outlines key strategies, from selecting the right partners and aligning editorial processes to pooling resources and ensuring no newsroom is left behind.

She also highlights the importance of secure communication, shared tools, and building trust within teams, showing how successful collaborations rely as much on human relationships as on reporting skills.

Credits:

• Interview: Sarah Ulrich
• Video Editing: Quentin Egloff
• Music: Lionel Marçal
• Filming: Ron Lopez, Reynald Ramirez, Hashim Hakeem
• Supervision and Coordination: Sandrine Rigaud
• Special Thanks: Glenn Chong
• With the support of The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung