Introduction This August marks three years since the arrest of Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora, founder of the now defunct elPeriódico, one of Central America’s most important investigative outlets. His

Freedom of the press is a cornerstone of any democratic society, acting as a check on state power and ensuring transparency, especially during times of war. Yet, in the context

A brutal crackdown on independent journalism deepens as authorities jail anti-corruption reporters and peace activists under trumped-up charges. Azerbaijan has once again confirmed its reputation as one of the most

Honduras is experiencing a prolonged and profound crisis in press freedom, set within a complex social context for Latin America. The murder of journalist Javier Antonio Hércules Salinas, which took

Over the past decade, and with growing urgency since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, press freedom in Russia has collapsed into one of the most repressive environments for

Following the release of Reporters Without Borders’ (RSF) Press Freedom Index, the outlook for Peru is deeply concerning. The country has dropped 53 positions over the last three years, currently

A Fragile Landscape for Journalists Amid Escalating Gang Violence As detailed in our May 2024 article “Impunity and Violence: The Decline of Freedom of the Press in Haiti”, the assassination

In Cuba, journalism that operates outside state control faces significant challenges. While the Cuban government maintains tight control over information through its official media apparatus, a growing number of independent

The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu on corruption charges has sparked nationwide protests and raised critical questions about press freedom in Turkey. The crackdown on journalists covering the events

India ranks 159th out of 180 countries in the Press Freedom Index, according to Reporters Without Borders, making it one of the most dangerous countries for journalists. The Decline of