Editorial Standards
Every story should tell you what happened, why it matters and how we know. These are the rules we hold ourselves to.
Accuracy and sourcing
- We verify facts before publishing and link to primary sources: court filings, government data, official statements and studies.
- We name our sources. Anonymity is granted only when a source faces real risk, and the story explains why.
- When we build on another outlet’s reporting, we say so and link to it.
Know what you’re reading
Every story carries one of these labels at the top.
What happened, reported and verified.
The reporter’s interpretation, grounded in evidence.
Background on how something works or why it matters.
The author’s argument, never mixed into news.
Paid content that follows our guidelines.
How we work
Images
We use our own photos, licensed photos, public-domain images and AI-generated images. AI-generated images are noted in the caption.
AI tools
AI may help with research or a first draft. A named person fact-checks every story and is responsible for it.
Corrections are free
We never charge to correct or remove a story.
Fairness
Before publishing a serious claim about someone, we ask them to respond and say in the story if they declined or didn’t reply.
Sponsored content
Sponsored content can appear on Miami Inquirer as long as it follows our policy guidelines. Pricing is available on request at info@miamiinquirer.com, and every sponsored piece is labeled Sponsored.
- Every piece carries a Sponsored label at the top.
- It must be accurate and is held to the same standards as everything else we publish.
- Links in sponsored content are marked as sponsored for search engines.
- The editor approves every piece before it’s published.
Updates and removals
Developing stories are updated as facts change, and the latest update time is shown under the byline. Requests to correct or remove a story follow our corrections policy.
Questions about these standards: info@miamiinquirer.com
Last updated October 13, 2026