Brazilian news site halts 2026 election coverage after journalist threats
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A Cat's Head and Threatening messages... Fear Prevents Journalists From Covering Brazil's Elections.
At the heart of the Amazon, an independent press site decided to shut up at the most important political moment: elections, for fear that its journalists would pay a price for their lives in distress with the free word, after threatening messages and attacks.
Independent Amazonian outlet Tapajós de Fato decides not to cover Brazil's October 4 elections due to safety concerns for its journalists and their families (Tiago Rogero/The Guardian)
Tiago Rogero / The Guardian: Independent Amazonian outlet Tapajós de Fato decides not to cover Brazil's October 4 elections due to safety concerns for its journalists and their families — Co-founder of independent website Tapajós de Fato said decision was made to protect journalists and their families
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The halt in election coverage due to journalist threats highlights escalating risks to press freedom, potentially undermining democratic processes.
‘We’re afraid of dying’: Brazilian news site will not cover upcoming elections after threats
Co-founder of independent website Tapajós de Fato said decision was made to protect journalists and their families Four years ago, during Brazil’s last presidential election, the tyres were slashed on the pickup truck used for reporting by Tapajós de Fato, an independent journalism website in the Brazilian Amazon. Days later, a cat’s severed head was…
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