"Ensuring a safe environment for journalists remains a critical challenge for Latin America's democracies. Since 2000, at least 338 journalists have been killed in the region, highlighting the urgent need for protection mechanisms to counter systemic violence. In a new report, Reporters Without Borders (RSF, for its initials in French) analyzed journalist protection programs in Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Paraguay, and Peru, reaffirming its commitment to addressing the escalating threats against journalists.
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Many programs lack the resources and capacity to provide effective support. Delays, limited budgets, and the absence of clear protocols hinder their ability to respond to threats and hold perpetrators accountable."
