Articles by Centro Nacional de Comunicación Social
Mexico: Setbacks to freedom of expression in 2020
One year after an International Mission to Mexico, the government has failed to fulfil its commitments, and the freedom of expression situation in the country is worsening.
International mission arrives in Mexico to address impunity for crimes against the press
The mission will be carried out in Mexico City and aims to place the crisis of freedom of expression as a priority on the national government’s agenda.
Pressure mounts on Cambodia a year after Kem Ley’s killing
On the one-year anniversary of the death of popular Cambodian activist Kem Ley, civil society organisations from around the world reiterated their call for an independent inquiry.
Civil society organisations condemn Mexican government surveillance of human rights defenders
Recent targeted attacks with surveillance malware are related to the victims’ activities in defense of public health, particularly advocating for a soda tax and criticising deficient food labeling regulations.

Groups condemn Ecuadorian authorities’ plan to close local organization Fundamedios
For members of the IFEX-ALC, the Secom decision to shut down Fundamedios will affect the free expression landscape in Ecuador and threatens the right of society to be informed. Fundamedios is the only organisation that monitors attacks and threats on the media and defends the right to freedom of expression in Ecuador.
Calls for Pedro Canché to be freed following 8 months in detention
Legal proceedings that have involved serious rights violations have kept Mayan journalist Pedro Canché in jail since 30 August 2014 on allegations of sabotage.
What is the purpose of Guatemala’s anti media terrorism foundation?
In the midst of few guarantees for the safety of journalists in Guatemala, authorities are endorsing the creation of a body that may further increase the vulnerability of freedom of the press.
Groups hope Uruguay’s media law will become model in Latin America
The adoption of the Law of Audiovisual Communication Services promotes democratisation of the media and the effective exercise of freedom of expression in Uruguay.