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Incidents in South America, head of government Artur da Costa e Silva, outcome unknown
Each incident is a dated action by a government, an official, a regulator, a court or a legislature that limited journalists' ability to gather or publish news.
The number of entries reflects the depth of this record, not the severity of a country's conduct.
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ContinentSouth America
StageSilence 1
OutcomeUnknown 1
LevelNational 1
Head of governmentArtur da Costa e Silva
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 December 1968 | Brazil's military government decrees the Fifth Institutional Act and moves to control the press | Brazil (RSF 2026 rank: 52nd of 180) | Prior restraint | Artur da Costa e Silva | Unknown |
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