1.0Committee to Protect Journalistshttps://cpj.orgBill Sweeneyhttps://cpj.org/author/bsweeney/Referendum threatens press freedom in Ecuador - Committee to Protect Journalistsrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="E9RrF4e5mn"><a href="https://cpj.org/2011/04/referendum-threatens-press-freedom-ecuador/">Referendum threatens press freedom in Ecuador</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://cpj.org/2011/04/referendum-threatens-press-freedom-ecuador/embed/#?secret=E9RrF4e5mn" width="600" height="338" title="“Referendum threatens press freedom in Ecuador” — Committee to Protect Journalists" data-secret="E9RrF4e5mn" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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https://cpj.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Ecaudor.Correa.ap1_.jpg400241President Correa: With a referendum approaching that may restrict news content and weaken news media companies, we are deeply concerned about Ecuador's commitment to freedom of expression. The vote, scheduled for May 7, will ask Ecuadorans several questions on a range of issues. The 10-point ballot includes, among other things, creation of a council to regulate media content and a prohibition against media companies having holdings in other industries.