Researches, projects, experiences, in short, all the stories that are sought from journalism have a space for discussion in this monographic serie. #PerDebate solicits and publishes articles of both empirical and theoretical research, as well as conceptual reflection on professional and creative practices, in all areas related to journalism. The topics range from the analysis of media, media products, technological innovations for information and data management, audience interaction in the digital age, new platforms and journalistic initiatives, among others.

This publication collects papers and proposals related to the central theme of the IX International Congress "Periodismo en Debate" that took place in three days from 14th to 16th, 2019. The central theme of the event was: "21st CENTURY JOURNAL FORMATS in defense of human rights".

This congress responds to the need to develop new formats for journalism and the vindication of traditional formats such as chronicles and long reports in the coverage of issues related to human rights such as domestic violence, femicide, xenophobia, migration, sexual abuse, among others. This fourth edition collects in a special way journalistic researches in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic that the whole world is experiencing.