Freedom of expression

Freedom of the press is once again under siege in Latin America

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

Why – and to whom – are journalists such a nuisance?

In a scenario of information proliferation, misinformation, and attacks on the press, journalistic ethics become even more important.

Autocratic collaboration and the denationalization of “traitors to the homeland”

This trend of depriving political opponents and human rights defenders of citizenship or nationality demonstrates that collaboration between the region's autocracies is ongoing.

The Cuban regime seeks to charge independent journalist J. G. Barrenechea with ‘sedition’

José Gabriel Barrenechea resorts to a hunger strike to demand his release from arbitrary arrests related to the blackouts.

The 3,300 political prisoners in Latin America

How has the situation evolved over the past two years? While Cuba and Bolivia remain relatively stable, Nicaragua is carrying out mass expatriations, and Venezuela is experiencing the worst regression.

Violence against journalists. A priority for Claudia Sheinbaum?

In the outgoing administration, there has been little progress in protecting journalists.