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Committee to Protect Journalists
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Video: CPJ Risk List
From Brazil, where murders spiked, to Ecuador, where repressive laws took effect, the 10 countries where press freedom suffered the most in 2012.
Analysis
The murders of two bloggers mark a surge in deadly anti-press violence.
Analysis
Reporters can't tell the public that organized crime has taken over a Mexican state.
Analysis
A system to defend free expression is under attack from foes and former allies.
Analysis
No amount of security training can make up for a lack of professional solidarity.
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Deaths by Year
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Regional Data
7
Journalists Killed in 2012
44
Journalists in Exile, 2007-12
149
Journalists Killed Since 1992
1
Imprisoned on December 1, 2012
100
Unsolved Journalist Murders Since 1992
12
Missing as of December 31, 2012
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Argentina
47 Government ads in Clarín outlets in a seven-month period. Thousands were placed in pro-government outlets in the same timeframe.
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Brazil
4 Journalists murdered in 2012, the fourth highest total in the world. Brazil has one of the worst records in combating anti-press violence.
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Colombia
92 Threats made against journalists, the highest rate in at least five years.
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El Salvador
1 Conviction in a journalist's murder, a victory in the fight against impunity.
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United States
6 Prosecutions targeting officials who leaked information to the press.
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Venezuela
1 Critical television station remaining. The station faces a steady stream of fines and regulatory actions.
Country reports in this chapter were researched and written by CPJ Research Associate Sara Rafsky, with reporting by Senior Program Coordinator Carlos Lauría.
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