Press freedom in Argentina has worsened significantly since Javier Milei took office, according to the 2024 World Press Freedom Index. The data was released by international freedom of information watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RWB) on Friday. Just a fifth of countries in the Americas are now considered to have “satisfactory” levels of press freedom, down from 36% in 2023. RWB’s index is compiled by examining five key factors on press freedom: political context, legal framework, economic context, sociocultural context and safety. It tallies cases of abuse against media and journalists, and also surveys journalists, academics, and other press freedom specialists.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald May 04, 2024 11:14 UTC