Antonio Cucho is ICIJ's web developer. His professional focus is on the creation of interactive news and civic technologies, open data, data journalism, open source and web design.

Prior to joining ICIJ, Cucho worked for Univision (U.S.) in the data journalism and data visualization teams, where he was focused on the development of interactive storytelling, designed and developed graphics for investigative articles and covered different issues for the digital platform.

Cucho was one of the co-founders of independent Peruvian news website Ojo Publico, where he participated in the organization's first investigative project, Sworn Accounts, which probed the assets of mayoral candidates in Lima. The investigation was awarded the 2015 Data Journalist Award for Best Investigation in the small newsroom category.

Cucho was senior fellow at the School of Data, where he worked to empower civil society organizations, journalists and citizens with skills to use open data effectively. In Peru, he organized workshops on data-driven journalism with the Hacks/Hackers Lima community and led the Open Data Day (2014 - 2016).

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Confidential Clients

Cyprus Confidential reveals the indispensable role the Mediterranean island plays in helping oligarchs move and hide their wealth.

Nov 14, 2023
Investigation: Cyprus Confidential

Cyprus Confidential firms

At the heart of the Cyprus Confidential investigation are 3.6 million leaked files including from six financial service providers based on the island.

Nov 14, 2023
Investigation: Cyprus Confidential

Green forestry claims tested

As part of its Deforestation Inc. reporting, ICIJ and its media partners uncovered dozens of forestry product companies that publicly promoted their green credentials to consumers and investors, all the while parts of their operations were linked to questionable suppliers or facing allegations of environmental wrongdoing.

Mar 01, 2023
Investigation: Deforestation Inc.