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In Ecuador, the cost of dissent is rising as fear, pressure, and self-censorship threaten democratic debate.

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Recent measures from political power intensify the deterioration of press freedom and increase the risks faced by independent journalism.

Latin American experiences suggest that without effective justice in the face of abuses of power, democratic transitions remain exposed to setbacks and authoritarian backsliding.