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FLIP and Linterna Verde trace anatomy of online attacks against journalists that started with Colombian president

  • Source: FLIP
  • November 21, 2024

"Digital harassment affects journalists, which translates into censorship and self-censorship and is a form of violence. Confrontations, stigmatization and smear campaigns on social media are some of the strategies used, in a coordinated manner, against journalists. This phenomenon occurs in Colombia and is also seen in other countries.

What is the anatomy of this digital harassment against journalists in Colombia? For a year and a half, FLIP and Linterna Verde monitored the conversation that revolved around journalism and we put the magnifying glass on three viral moments to understand what is behind each digital attack."

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