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Ecuador press freedom deteriorates amid rising censorship, international warnings
ExpresoLO·EC·1 day ago
Officials within Costa Rica's Ministry of Security are reportedly refusing to respect freedom of expression, despite legal protections, and have intimidated a staff member who sent a memo criticizing management and citing a vice-ministerial memo. The incident suggests internal governance friction within the ministry, though details on the specific officials and actions remain unclear. This matters as it highlights potential institutional resistance to transparency and accountability in a democratic state.