I always thought that Argentina is one of the worst countries regarding the Freedom of press. The government puts systematic pressure on two major newspapers and companies that own them. Recent law that declares newsprint production a matter of "public interest" is designed to take control over Papel Prensa - the only company that makes paper etc, etc.
Guess what? Argentina is at 48th place in Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders. It directly follows the United States, that is on 47th place and has the same score, so two counties virtually tied for the same place. Huge drop of USA in the index this year is attributed to how journalists covering the Occupy protest movements were treated.
Do you think it is a fair assessment?
Guess what? Argentina is at 48th place in Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders. It directly follows the United States, that is on 47th place and has the same score, so two counties virtually tied for the same place. Huge drop of USA in the index this year is attributed to how journalists covering the Occupy protest movements were treated.
Do you think it is a fair assessment?