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Access to Information
Costa Rica passes landmark public information law to enshrine government transparency

The law, signed after more than 15 years of advocacy, establishes a framework for access to public information and penalties for officials who resist requests for information.

Black-and-white photo from inside Fort Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, 1964, by Evandro Teixeira, capturing a tense scene with Brazil’s soon-to-be president and coup leader present.
History of the Press
Brazilian photojournalist Evandro Teixeira dies, leaving bold and creative legacy

His career, spanning more than 70 years, was marked by photos of the military dictatorship and important images of Brazilian cultural life.

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Violence Against Journalists
Online violence silences women journalists in Argentina: Coverage of abortion and femicide draws the most attacks

As women’s rights have advanced in Argentina, six in ten women journalists are facing a backlash of online violence, Amnesty International finds. ‘When progress is made, resistance is greater,’ said one editor.

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Press Freedom
Journalists in Venezuela face detentions, blackouts, and passport seizures in post-election crackdown

Three months after Nicolás Maduro’s disputed reelection, authorities are targeting journalists who appear to be critical, pushing many to self-censor, hide or flee the country.