🎉 The Birth of Contracorriente 🎉
A Story of Resistance
In 2015, following the embezzlement of Honduras’ healthcare system by government officials, people across Honduras gathered to defy the system and demand a change. These people became known as “los indignados” and, from there, resistance once again became an active form of Honduran identity.
Honduras' need for transparency and truth led journalists to envision a new way of telling stories. A collaborative effort was born to brainstorm for a new type of Honduran journalism centered on innovation, in-depth investigations, and technology. Our founders, Jennifer and Catherine were part of that movement and became determined to create a media platform dedicated to telling the reality of the Honduran people. After years of collaborative planning, creating, and working, in 2017 the first Contracorriente article was published. Five years after its foundation, Contracorriente continues to bring in-depth journalism and communicate the reality of Honduras in and outside of the country.
As a group of journalists, the Contracorriente team has also become a family, one dedicated to informing and creating a better Honduran reality. To celebrate Contracorriente's trajectory and independent journalism, the team gathered in San Pedro Sula and hosted Contracorriente's Fest! The festival was composed of live music, traditional Garifuna food, and workshops on ethical independent journalism! Check out some of the pictures of the team and festival below!!!
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