A number of news organizations did that. But not enough of them. And not often enough. The St. Petersburg Times Latin America correspondent, David Adams, believes journalists faced a difficult challenge in covering Eli n Gonzalez. And the news came thick and fast.
Journalists are only as good as the sources they develop.
In the Eli n Gonzalez story, sources for many reporters seemed underdeveloped, and consequently, so did their stories. Getting to know the people we cover leads to richer, fuller, more compelling stories. Sure, it takes more time. Yes, it requires more effort. I know deadlines face us every day.