Search: insult and defamation laws in South America, national level
The number of entries reflects the depth of this record, not the severity of a country's conduct.
1 incident matches this view.
Country: Ecuador, RSF 2026 rank: 125th of 180
Continent: South America
Tactic: Funding and ownership pressure (1) Insult and defamation laws (1)
Stage: Pressure (1)
Outcome: Reversed (1)
Level: National (1)
Head of government: Rafael Correa
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2013 | Ecuador's Organic Communication Law creates a regulator that issues hundreds of sanctions against journalists and outlets | Ecuador (RSF 2026 rank: 125th of 180) | Funding and ownership pressure | Rafael Correa | Reversed (February 20, 2019) |