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Free speech in
peril in Ecuador
Intolerant of dissent, President Correa abuses his authority to crush the free speech rights of his citizens, writes Pedro Nikken, former president of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. Right, Correa backers burn newspapers.• Correa's regional assault
• Video: Confrontation
• Record of repression
A Regional Consensus
Courts and legislatures throughout the Americas have increasingly found that defamation should be a civil, not criminal, matter. Details »
From CPJ's Archives
In special reports, blog posts, and protest letters, CPJ has denounced criminal defamation as a tool to silence critical coverage. Details »
Resource Center
Freedom of expression groups are fighting against the criminalization of speech. Look here for background and contact information. Details »
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You can make a difference by raising awareness and identifying attacks on free expression. Join our Twitter campaign. Details »
