Mexico’s press freedom landscape has taken a concerning turn. The country now ranks 13th out of 22 nations in the 2024 Chapultepec Index, scoring 43.50 points. This score places Mexico in the “restricted” category for press freedom, falling below the Latin American average. The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) conducted the study, revealing both progress […]
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