Analyses and data chart press freedom conditions throughout the region. Carlos Lauría describes the rise of state media as a powerful propaganda tool. Mike O’Connor exposes Mexico’s failed efforts to combat deadly violence against the press.
Americas
This video recounts the story of Mexican journalist Javier Valdez Cárdenas, who works in one of the world’s most dangerous places. [View a larger version of the video here.]
Americas
Imprisoned by Year
Regional Data
8
Journalists Killed in 2011
84
Journalists In Exile 2001-11
140
Journalists Killed Since 1992
0
Imprisoned on December 1, 2011
94
Unsolved Journalist Murders Since 1992
11
Missing as of December 31, 2011
Colombia
Ecuador
Guatemala
Mexico
Peru
United States
Venezuela
Country reports in this chapter were researched and written by CPJ Research Associate Sara Rafsky, with reporting by Senior Program Coordinator Carlos Lauría.
PDF