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Violence Against Journalists

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How press freedom in Mexico eroded during López Obrador’s presidency

These were the main challenges faced by journalism and press freedom during Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s government in Mexico.

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Nicaragua’s regime expands repression to exiled journalists through sweeping cybercrime legislation

Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo's regime is wielding a new cybercrime law to target journalists – including those in exile – empowering authorities to seize their assets and monitor their family members in Nicaragua.

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‘Where is Fabiola Tercero?’: Nicaraguan journalists demand information about missing colleague

On July 12, Nicaraguan authorities raided Tercero's home and, since then, her whereabouts have been unknown. Organizations and journalists demand the State of Nicaragua start providing answers.

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In rural and small-town Colombia, community journalists face violence, stigmas and job insecurity

Threats from armed groups, insults from officials and low salaries put local journalism in Colombian in check, according to entities defending press freedom.

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Gender-based violence in newsrooms: Study reveals impunity and lack of protocols in Latin America

Researchers heard from 108 press workers in 14 Latin American countries and suggest policies to approach and prevent gender-based violence that news organizations can adopt.

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Venezuelan authorities are detaining women journalists amid post-election repression

Three women reporters have been arrested and accused of terrorism, amid a broader crackdown on dissent across the country.

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How will Mexico (and the world) sustain journalism in the face of digital and physical security threats to journalists?

Participants of a cross-industry meeting in Mexico City emphasized the importance of collaboration, a global community, digital literacy and public support for journalism.

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Journalists in Venezuela protect themselves with AI avatars that present the news

Operación Retuit is a daily online newscast created by independent journalists hoping to bypass the censorship, persecution and increasing repression gripping post-election Venezuela.

Peru's new 'impunity law' could derail justice in 40-year-old case of missing journalist

As the verdict against two former military officers for the disappearance and torture of Peruvian journalist Jaime Ayala in 1984 is about to be announced, the ‘law of impunity’ could close the case forever.

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Between sexism and social media attacks, female soccer announcers gain ground on Brazilian TV

Women have fought gender stereotypes and secured a place in announcing soccer games on Brazilian television in the past six years. On social media, however, misogynistic and aggressive campaigns against them still persist.

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Venezuelan journalists covering post-election protests outside capitals more vulnerable to attacks and threats

Some local journalists in Venezuela’s regions are turning away from reporting to stay safe in the face of repression.

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Journalists intimidated and prevented from covering disputed presidential elections in Venezuela

Organizations defending press freedom recorded more than 40 cases of attacks on media outlets and journalists during presidential elections in Venezuela. Most were cases of intimidation and obstruction of journalistic work in voting centers. At least three journalists were detained while reporting.