Reporters Without Borders releases World Press Freedom Index (May 4, 2022)
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Reporters Without Borders published the 20th annual World Press Freedom Index yesterday, finding increased polarization in the information landscape, both within and between countries. Disinformation and withering press freedoms have grown at a global level, perhaps most notably within Latin America. A new methodology has been included in the report in comparison to 2021, making comparisons over time difficult, but it is clear that much of the region is facing an increasingly difficult press environment. Even countries such as Uruguay and Chile—democratic stalwarts in the region—dropped down the rankings this year by nearly 30 slots each.
Reporters Without Borders releases World Press Freedom Index (May 4, 2022)
Reporters Without Borders releases World…
Reporters Without Borders releases World Press Freedom Index (May 4, 2022)
Reporters Without Borders published the 20th annual World Press Freedom Index yesterday, finding increased polarization in the information landscape, both within and between countries. Disinformation and withering press freedoms have grown at a global level, perhaps most notably within Latin America. A new methodology has been included in the report in comparison to 2021, making comparisons over time difficult, but it is clear that much of the region is facing an increasingly difficult press environment. Even countries such as Uruguay and Chile—democratic stalwarts in the region—dropped down the rankings this year by nearly 30 slots each.