Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has raised concerns over the alarming increase in violence against journalists in Ecuador, where at least six incidents were reported in just one month. RSF is calling on the Ecuadorian government to take immediate action to ensure the safety of journalists and protect the right to information.
"The escalation in violence against journalists, especially those investigating corruption, is a disturbing trend that threatens press freedom," said Artur Romeu, director of RSF’s Latin America bureau. He emphasized that the fear of reprisals is preventing journalists from fulfilling their duty to inform the public. RSF is urging President Daniel Noboa's government to "urgently take concrete measures" to protect journalists and ensure that all attacks are thoroughly investigated and perpetrators are brought to justice.
