It is well known that freedom of expression is one of the essential foundations of democracy. There is a close and interdependent relationship between the two. It is therefore no coincidence that the Inter-American Court of Human Rights has described freedom of expression as a “cornerstone” of the very existence of a democratic society. For just...
In recent years, various international and regional organisations have warned of a deterioration in freedom of expression and public participation in Latin America. This cannot be explained by a single reason, but rather by the coexistence of different practices and mechanisms that, in both formal and informal spheres, have an inhibiting effect on those who...
The right to freedom of expression is presented as a cornerstone for the protection and consolidation of democracies, since through it, other human rights can be protected, guaranteed, and enforced. Through its various manifestations –such as the right to freedom of the press, access to information, and the right to protest, among others– it constitutes...
