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Government actions against journalists in South America

7 recorded incidents in 5 countries of South America.

Countries

Tactics used

Incidents

DateIncidentCountryTacticHead of governmentOutcome
July 28, 2024Venezuela detains, expels and restricts journalists after disputed 2024 electionVenezuelaDetention and violenceNicolas MaduroSustained
March 4, 2024Milei's government shuts down Argentina's state news agency TelamArgentinaFunding and ownership pressureJavier MileiSustained
September 1, 2017Venezuela expels or denies entry to dozens of foreign journalists covering anti-government protestsVenezuelaExpulsion and visa denialNicolas MaduroOngoing (January 25, 2018)
June 25, 2013Ecuador's Organic Communication Law creates a regulator that issues hundreds of sanctions against journalists and outletsEcuadorFunding and ownership pressureRafael CorreaReversed (July 24, 2018)
March 24, 1976Argentina's military junta threatens journalists with prison for reporting on its opponentsArgentinaDetention and violenceJorge Rafael VidelaReversed (December 10, 1983)
September 11, 1973Chile's military government shuts opposition radio stations and newspapers after the 1973 coupChileShutdowns and blockingAugusto PinochetSustained (March 1, 1990)
1939Brazil's Vargas government creates a state messaging department with broad press powersBrazilLicensing and closure of outletsGetúlio VargasReversed (January 1, 1945)

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