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- Most covered free expression issues in this country
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Cinemas across the country screened, at no charge, a government-backed film entitled The Cartel of Lies, which scrutinized press outlets and reporters who had reported critically on Morales. The film was also posted to the Ministry of the Presidency’s YouTube page.
Freedom House
28 April 2017
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In December 2015, the telecommunications regulatory authority announced that hundreds of broadcast outlets will see their licenses expire by 2019. To stay on the air, they will have to participate in a public licensing process expected to favor government-backed outlets.
Freedom House
24 April 2016
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Ranked 91st in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
1 May 2015
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Ranked 95th in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
1 May 2014
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"Media weakness has become the objective of those in government"
Inter American Press Association
7 April 2014
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Ranked 94th in annual press freedom index
Reporters Without Borders
31 January 2014
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Despite robust public debate, President Morales aggressively criticizes press
Human Rights Watch
22 January 2014
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Ranked 94th in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
1 May 2013
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Criticising government officials decriminalised in October
Freedom House
16 January 2013
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President regards media as his main opponents, claims they wish to destabilise administration
Inter American Press Association
23 April 2012
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Little changes in Bolivian press freedom environment
Reporters Without Borders
25 January 2012
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Fears rise that anti-racism law could have a chilling effect on the press
Human Rights Watch
22 January 2012