International Consortium of Investigative Journalists

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) is a global network of journalists who collaborate on in-depth investigative reports focusing on cross-border crime, corruption, and accountability of power. The ICIJ is newsworthy due to the 10-year anniversary of the Panama Papers, one of its most significant investigations. The Panama Papers, a massive leak of 11.5 million documents, exposed the widespread use of offshore tax havens and implicated numerous high-profile individuals and entities. While Mossack Fonseca, the law firm at the center of the scandal, closed in 2018, the ICIJ's work continues to have a lasting impact. Furthermore, the ICIJ's model of collaborative journalism remains highly relevant in an era of increasingly complex global issues, as demonstrated by ongoing investigations into topics such as the flow of ammunition to Mexican cartels, highlighting the consortium's dedication to uncovering critical information and promoting transparency.