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World press freedom hits new low as authoritarianism rises

The 2026 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders indicates a global decline in media freedom, with three-quarters of countries classified as "problematic" or worse. The report highlights the impact of authoritarianism, political hostility, and armed conflict on journalists, noting significant regional disparities and declines in countries like Argentina and Slovakia.

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World Press Freedom Indexpress freedomjournalismauthoritarianismmedia censorshipRSFRobert FicoJavier MileiDonald TrumpGazaPolandArgentinaSlovakia

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