Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
The week in free expression: 28 June–4 July 2025
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CATEGORY: Americas
The week in free expression: 21–27 June 2025
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
The gravest threat facing Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalists so far
Broadcasters at the US-funded radio station have often been targeted by the authoritarian regimes they cover. Donald Trump now has them in his sights
The world’s “coolest dictator” is ruthlessly opposed to free speech
Under Nayib Bukele, El Salvador has the highest global incarceration rate
Who’s the Boss? Trump and Springsteen’s war of words
It is ironic that the US president, a supposed champion of free speech, has threatened Bruce Springsteen for expressing his thoughts
Protest is becoming perilous in the USA
The freedom to demonstrate is being dismantled
The week in free expression: 7–13 June 2025
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
The female TikTokers silenced through murder
Women influencers around the world are killed for simply speaking online
The week in free expression: 31 May–6 June 2025
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
The week in free expression: 24–30 May 2025
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days