“At an internal session held on July 24, 2026, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) selected the following ten finalists from among 145 applicants from 22 countries for the position of Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression:
[...] The IACHR expects to complete the selection process by September 30, 2026, with the appointee taking office on November 1, 2026."
