Journalist's Death Carries High Price, Democracy Erodes
The killing of journalists comes at a very high price of repression, with tactics once seen as exceptional becoming routine. Press freedom is not just about journalists but the public's right to know, and when it erodes, democracy becomes less transparent, accountable, and resilient. Jose Ruben Zamora, owner of El Periodico in Guatemala, has faced many attacks.
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WAMU 88.5 DC
“end of the day, killing journalists comes at a very high price. of repression. Tactics once seen as exceptional become routine. Ultimately, press freedom, it's not just about journalists.”
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