Editorial principles
MISSION
To produce local journalism, with the DNA of Foz do Iguaçu and the Three Borders, committed to citizenship, critical thinking, border integration, democratic values and the right to information. To act from the territory and for those who live there, covering events, analyzing facts and giving voice to everyday life, always focusing on the development of the trinational region.
VISION
To be a reference in journalism in Foz do Iguaçu and Três Fronteiras, recognized for the production of local, contextualized, relevant and quality content; for credibility, independence and production of information of public interest. We want to strengthen citizenship and contribute to a society that is more informed and connected to its reality.
VALUES
Committed to the community
Before being an editorial team, we are part of the community. Our journalism is born from the territory, is present in people's daily lives, is accountable and contributes to development. Aware of our social responsibility, we want to be a lively and present media outlet that reflects the complexity of Foz and Três Fronteiras with an attentive, rooted and open view of the world.
Plurality
We reflect the diversity that defines Foz do Iguaçu and the Three Borders, both in articles and in the diverse team of columnists and in the opinion space of readers with different views, always respecting the principles of the Brazilian Constitution. We value Latinities, cultures, nationalities, races and ethnicities, genders, generations, social classes and ways of life – with respect for contradictions and dialogue between different perspectives.
Participatory journalism
We value listening to and engaging with the community. We maintain open channels of dialogue with residents of Foz and Três Fronteiras – in person or via WhatsApp, social media, email and surveys – to ensure active participation by the public in developing agendas and producing journalism that connects with people.
Ethics and humanism
O H2FOZ adopts as a reference the principles of the Code of Ethics of Brazilian Journalists, prepared by the National Federation of Journalists (Fenaj). It also values fundamental precepts, such as truthfulness, plurality and accuracy of information. It promotes equality, fraternity and freedom, the fight against misinformation, rejecting fake news, sensationalism, superficiality and immediacy in search of clicks.
Independence
Our editorial independence and journalistic integrity are non-negotiable principles. Our financing model ensures independence and that no supporter or advertiser influences our investigations. We defend good practices of free press, transparent media and freedom of expression. Sponsored content is different from journalistic content. See here. The positions of the H2FOZ are recorded in an editorial and letter to the reader weekly.
Investigation and correction
Information is collected with rigor, responsibility and reliable sources. Self-criticism is a homework assignment. When necessary, corrections are made quickly and transparently. When there is an error, we correct it in the same space where the original information was published and with due emphasis. Click here.
Borderers
To speak of a border is to name the place where the world bends. It is the space where languages mix without asking permission, where time is crossed by stories of coming and going. The border is not an obstacle: it is a flow, a pulse, a territory of crossroads. It is on this ground – tense, mixed and fertile – that we establish our journalism.
LINES OF ACTION
Editorial coverage
We cover, as a priority, the following topics: politics, economy, tourism, health, environment, public safety, transport, daily life, neighborhoods, education, science, culture, memory and identity, citizenship, sport, meteorology, pet world, entrepreneurship, social life and rights, as well as the cities of the trinational region (Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina).
Relationship with brands and partners
We respect partnerships with our advertisers, sponsors and supporters. We add credibility to the brands that partner with us. H2FOZ, through formats such as banners, sponsored content e advertising reports, always signaled with transparency. We guarantee qualified deliveries, offering reports and performance metrics that prove the results achieved. Our commitment is to generate value for those who invest in purposeful communication.
Innovation
We are constantly evolving, whether in language or format, technology or ways of distributing texts, photos, videos, audios, infographics, web stories, etc. We use digital tools and multimedia platforms to qualify the content and reach more people, without giving up the quality of special reports, exclusive articles, opinions and interviews.
Useful and practical
Our content meets the interests of the different audiences that follow the H2FOZ. We prioritize public utility and the provision of services, offering information that guides and facilitates citizens’ daily lives.
Networked press
We defend the role of the press and its networked actions to promote citizenship. We work in partnership with other media outlets, sharing information and collectively building a plural, collaborative communication ecosystem committed to the public interest.
Iguazu Falls – Tres Fronteiras -Parana – Brazil – | 2025