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- Most covered free expression issues in this country
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The access to information law that took effect in September 2015 facilitated journalistic investigations into several corruption scandals, including widespread misuse of funds at the National University of Asunción.
Freedom House
23 April 2016
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Ranked 127th in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
1 May 2015
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Paraguay does not have a right to information law and continues to use defamation laws against the press"
Freedom House
1 May 2014
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Senate passes Freedom of Information bill
Inter American Press Association
7 April 2014
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Ranked 105th in annual press freedom index
Reporters Without Borders
1 February 2014
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Ranked 134th in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
1 May 2013
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"In 2012, journalists investigating corruption and organized crime or who were vocally critical of the government suffered threats and violent attacks by drug cartels, government officials, and the EPP"
Freedom House
16 January 2013
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"Since the administration of President Fernando Lugo there has been an increase in attacks on the press"
Inter American Press Association
23 April 2012
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Nation falls 26 places to 80th position in annual press freedom index as journalists face increased violence
Reporters Without Borders
26 January 2012