Costa Rica is among the top 10 countries with the greatest press freedom, according to the latest edition of the World Press Freedom Classification prepared by Reporters Without Borders.
This country is considered as “a separate case on the continent” and appears as the best qualified.
It is an exception in a region corroded by corruption, insecurity, and daily violence against the press. The journalists of the country can exercise their profession quietly and have a solid legal framework in terms of freedom of expression. In Costa Rica there are very few cases of attacks or intimidation against journalists,”
states the report.
In addition, it expresses that the State does not usually interfere in the work of the press, although
sometimes reporters face difficulties to have access to public information.”
This ranking of Press Freedom assesses the situation of journalism in 180 countries every year. In recent months there has been an increase in cases of hostility towards journalists, including hatred transmitted by political leaders, according to Reporters Without Borders.
The Top 10
1- Norway
2-Finland
3- Sweden
4- Holland
5- Denmark
6- Switzerland
7- New Zealand
8- Jamaica
9- Belgium
10- Costa Rica
The report indicates that America was the region with the greatest deterioration, after threats and attacks registered in the United States and Brazil.
There are also events related to social crises in Venezuela and Nicaragua, and violence against journalists in Mexico.