FLIP (Foundation for Press Freedom) assessed the situation of journalists in Colombia during Gustavo Petro's government: "He promised that they would stop persecuting the free press."

The Federal Union of Journalists of Pakistan (PFUJ) formally condemned a new government directive on August 6 requiring journalists working for foreign media outlets to register with authorities and obtain official permission before reporting. The mandate imposes a new layer of administrative oversight on international media operations within the country.

This regulatory change has prompted significant pushback from the journalistic community, which views the requirement as an impediment to press freedom. The directive marks a shift in how the Pakistani government manages foreign media presence, raising concerns regarding the independence of reporting and the potential for state interference in news gathering.