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Unfreedom Monitor report: Venezuela

The Unfreedom Monitor report provides insights into the current state of freedom in Venezuela and highlights challenges faced by journalists and media in the country.

Digital authoritarianism, the case of El Salvador

This is an extract from the report on El Salvador, from the series of reports to come out of the research under the Unfreedom Monitor.

Digital authoritarianism, the case of Ecuador

This is an extract from the report on Ecuador, from the series of reports to come out of the research under the “Unfreedom Monitor.”

Tunisia is stuck in a permanent state of emergency

Tunisia’s continued state of emergency is threatening its fledgling democracy.

Venezuelan authorities spied on 20% of major telecom’s clients

Telefónica’s report was a gamechanger for digital rights activists in Venezuela.

Women leaders leave visible footprint on Africa’s political landscape

A review of Africa’s women leaders shows how they often spearhead their countries’ political transitions after conflict.

The unspoken racism behind Peru’s protests

“For the past two months, this country – which showcases its diversity for tourism but fails to recognize it – has not only been facing protests led by Andean inhabitants in their own localities but also in caravans heading for Lima.”

Papua New Guinea’s proposed policy could lead to government control of the press

A controversial proposal in the draft is to transform the Media Council into a body “that will have legal mandate that covers an effective and enforceable regulatory framework.”