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From Mexico to Puerto Rico, Brazil to Miami, the winners of the 2025 Maria Moors Cabot Prize share one thing in common: a track record of working with ICIJ.
The four prize winners – all women for the second time in the award’s 86-year history – were celebrated Wednesday at a ceremony at Columbia University in New York.
Meet the 2025 laureates
- isabella Cota, ICIJ’s Latin America coordinator and reporter was honored for her cross-border investigations into corruption and financial crime.Judges said her “insightful business and finance reporting that seeks government accountability is especially valuable amid dramatic changes in economic policies that are reshaping the Americas.”
- Omaya Sosa Pascual, an ICIJ member and co-founder of Puerto Rico’s Center for investigative Journalism was honored for her editorial leadership and support for regional journalists. Judges called her a “strong and consistent advocate,writer and speaker for investigative reporting.”
- Natalia Viana, an ICIJ member and co-founder of Brazil’s Public Agency was honored for her leadership,innovation and uncompromising journalistic ethic. Judges said she “is the kind of
A Legacy of Collaborative Journalism
The Cabot Prize, awarded by Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, recognizes excellence in reporting and public service. This year’s winners exemplify the power of collaborative,cross-border journalism – a hallmark of ICIJ’s work.
ICIJ (International Consortium of Investigative Journalists) facilitates investigations into complex issues like financial secrecy, corruption, and abuse of power. By connecting journalists from around the world, ICIJ enables reporting that would be impossible for individual news organizations to undertake.
Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Maria Moors Cabot Prize winners all have a strong connection to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ).
- All four winners are women, marking only the second time this has happened in the award’s 86-year history.
- The winners were recognized for their work in investigative reporting, editorial leadership, and commitment to government accountability.
- The Cabot Prize highlights the importance of collaborative, cross-border journalism in tackling complex global issues.
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