Valentina Oropeza
Journalist · Researcher · Speaker
Storytelling
I tell stories of real people that encourage readers to connect emotionally with their journeys.
Investigation
I lead rigorous research that generates relevant findings and provides real value.
Public Speaking
I convey stories, analyses, and insights to diverse and large audiences.
Award-Winning Stories
The Search for Missing Migrants in the Sonoran Desert
BBC News Mundo
Recognized with an Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Feature Story in Spanish.
Photo: Valentina Oropeza / BBC Mundo
The Broken Promise: The Collapse of the Social Security System in Venezuela
Prodavinci
This coverage was recognized with the King of Spain Award in the category of International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid.
Photo: Prodavinci design
Times of Malaria in Venezuela
Prodavinci
This coverage was recognized with the Excellence in Journalism Awards 2020, in the Health Journalism Category of the Inter American Press Association (IAPA) and the Roche Award for Health Journalism.
Photo: Prodavinci design
Selected Stories
“The Cemetery of Living Men”
BBC News Mundo
Photo: BBC Mundo design
'Too dehydrated to cry' - a lethal trek for migrants
BBC News Mundo
Photo: Getty Images posted on BBC News Mundo
'You take out the trash, and ICE agents are hunting you': Behind the scenes of life in Minneapolis
BBC News Mundo
Foto: Stephen Maturen / Stringer via Getty Images – BBC News Mundo
Valentina Oropeza
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