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Charles Boutaud

Data Reporter

Charles works at the intersection of investigative journalism and data engineering. Building tools to collect, analyse and open the data that support our investigations. He is passionate about making the available accessible by sourcing data from various sources and synthesising it into evidence and actionable pieces of information for collaborators and the wider public.

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Investigations

“They hit us and watched us drown”

“They hit us and watched us drown”

French police cause dozens of drownings with violent tactics against small boats trying to reach overseas territory Mayotte. Similar tactics are being proposed for the Channel.
Two Factor Insecurity

Two Factor Insecurity

How Google, Amazon, Meta and thousands of other companies leave customers vulnerable over one-time codes to save time and money
Drownings and Deterrence in the Rio Grande

Drownings and Deterrence in the Rio Grande

More women and children are drowning trying to reach the US as Texas and Mexico militarize the border. Record requests reveal the soaring death toll in the Rio Grande amid official undercounts.