Buying Compliance: Governmental Advertising and Soft Censorship in Mexico demonstrates how Mexico’s federal and state governments deploy financial power to pressure media outlets and penalize critical reporting. The report was produced by WAN-IFRA and the Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA), in cooperation with the Mexico-based human rights organisation, Fundar, and the Mexico office of ARTICLE 19.
Download the full report here.
As a valuable resource for the media development community, students and scholars of journalism and communications, and the media industry, this study offers insights that can inspire action to combat gender inequality and promote more inclusive media practices.
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