Periodismo de datos en Chile: caracterización, desafíos y oportunidades en la era del big data

• Moreno Mella, Andrea ^[1] ; Condeza Dall'Orso, Rayén ^[1]
  1. [1] Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

     Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

     Santiago, Chile

     
• Localización: Comunicación y sociedad, ISSN 2448-9042, ISSN-e 0188-252X, Nº. 23, 2026
• Idioma: español
• DOI: 10.32870/cys.v2026.9056
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Data journalism in Chile: characterization, challenges, and opportunities in the big data era
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  • español

    Este estudio caracteriza el periodismo de datos en Chile, analizando definiciones profesionales, su vínculo con el big data, habilidades técnicas, desafíos éticos y el impacto de la ley de transparencia. Mediante entrevistas semiestructuradas a 13 periodistas, docentes y editores, se identifica una práctica en desarrollo, sostenida por iniciativas individuales y una cultura de datos incipiente. Si bien se valora la ley de transparencia, se critican limitaciones en la calidad y actualización de los datos. Persisten brechas formativas y de recursos, aunque emergen oportunidades de innovación en el campo.

  • English

    This study characterizes data journalism in Chile by examining professional definitions, its relationship with big data, technical skills, ethical challenges, and the impact of the transparency law. Based on semi-structured interviews with 13 journalists, academics, and editors, findings reveal an evolving practice driven by individual initiative and an incipient data culture. While the transparency law is valued, its implementation is criticized due to data quality and updating issues. Gaps in training and resources persist, though opportunities for innovation are emerging.

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