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Economic and political turmoil throughout Latin America in 2002 had
profound implications for the region's press. Sharp decreases in
advertising revenue bankrupted many media outlets, while the failure to
consolidate democratic reforms left the media vulnerable to legal and
physical assault. Five journalists were killed in Latin America in 2002
for their work.
Committee to Protect Journalists
Uruguay
2003
Attacks on the Press
| Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
Attacks on the Press
| Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Eritrea, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Iraq, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Qatar, Russia, Uruguay, Venezuela, Yugoslavia, Zimbabwe
The U.S. government took aggressive measures in
2002 to shield some of its activities from press scrutiny. These steps
not only reduced access for U.S. reporters but had a global ripple
effect, with autocratic leaders citing U.S. government actions to
justify repressive policies.
While press freedom is generally respected in
Uruguay, the current economic crisis has damaged the media's diversity
and independence. Journalists also continue to struggle to obtain
government information, even as lawmakers consider legislation to
expand access to it.
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