"The Committee to Protect Journalists joined 10 Brazilian and international civil society groups and press freedom organizations in a statement marking World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2022, calling for Brazilian authorities and candidates in upcoming elections to respect the role of a free press and ensure journalists can work safely.
The statement notes that the general elections, scheduled for October 2, will take place amid 'increasing attacks on journalists and communicators and press freedom violations, which are likely to escalate during the electoral campaign.'”
