As a Documentary Journalist at Perspectiva Independiente in Mexico City, I primarily focus on social issues and human rights violations. A notable instance that comes to mind regarding journalistic integrity involved a project covering violence against immigrant communities. It was vital we acquired all the necessary permissions and maintained complete transparency and objectivity in our reporting.
We encountered a sensitive situation where an interviewee shared a heart-wrenching personal account, some of which was legally sensitive. I decided to withhold certain parts to respect the person’s privacy and well-being, and ensure we were not in breach of any laws, maintaining a clear line between impactful storytelling and sensationalism. This decision not only upheld the high standards of journalistic integrity but also kept our project within legal boundaries.