On October 25, the Inter American Press Association (SIP) issued a warning regarding growing pressures against the press in Panama, highlighting a concerning landscape for freedom of expression in the country.
The organization pointed to several factors threatening journalism, including multimillion-dollar lawsuits, difficulties in accessing official sources, direct threats against reporters, and controversial legislative initiatives.
This alert underscores ongoing regional concerns about the legal, economic, and political obstacles journalists face while attempting to carry out their work in Panama.
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