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Frenemy of the Press: Understanding President Petro’s Tense Relationship with the Media

Paola Catalina Morales and Sergio Guzmán | August 5, 2022

The way that Petro interacts with the press, especially reporters who are critical of his administration, will determine his democratic credentials.
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Latin America: Civil and political rights in the time of a pandemic

David Lovatón Palacios | April 16, 2020

Governments across Latin America have taken exceptional measures to stop the uncontrollable spread of COVID-19. Faced with this, there is a valid fear ...
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Investigative journalism: Latin America’s riskiest business

Jimena Galindo and Victoria Gaytan | August 11, 2017

In the past decade, journalism has become a deadly profession in Latin America. Attacks on freedom of expression aren’t restricted to journalists; human ...
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Despite restrictive laws, Cuban media are booming

Carlos Lauría and Alexandra Ellerbeck | November 10, 2016

There’s a new era of independent, creative even investigative journalism in Cuba. But it isn’t coming from the usual, official tribunes and not, ...
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John Oliver vs. President Correa (round 2)

May 6, 2015

John Oliver fires back at President Correa after the president attacks the comedian for his previous skit on Correa trashing a kid's Facebook post.
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