Opposition Politicians Stand up for Press Freedom in Argentina
- On Saturday, May 24th, 2025, Argentine political figures, including former Vice President Julio Cobos, endorsed a statement advocating for the protection of press freedom in Argentina.
- The declaration arose after Casa Rosada imposed tighter accreditation rules and criticised President Javier Milei's attacks on journalists and media outlets.
- The statement condemned government insults, denunciations, and intimidation used to silence critical voices, urging collective action to protect democratic values.
- It highlighted an 'institutional setback' affecting public debate and democracy, noting that explicit hatred and physical violence worsened the situation.
- The declaration urged political leaders, social groups, universities, cultural figures, journalists, and members of the public to endorse a collective pledge supporting freedom of expression and the role of press professionals.
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Opposition politicians stand up for press freedom in Argentina
Argentine political leaders signed a declaration defending press freedom, criticizing President Javier Milei's ongoing attacks on journalists and the media. The statement condemns the government's use of insults, denunciations, and intimidation to silence critical voices, urging a collective response to protect democratic values, while calling for unwavering support for freedom of expression, public denunciation of harassment, and ethical politic
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