Freedom Around the World Continues to Decline, and The Americas Are No Exception, Says Report
The latest edition of Freedom House's index showed that nine countries in the region saw a decline in freedom. The global outlook
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The latest edition of Freedom House's index showed that nine countries in the region saw a decline in freedom. The global outlook
Global freedom declined for an 18th consecutive year in 2023 as political rights and civil liberties deteriorated in 52 countries, representing a fifth of the world's population, according to a new report released today by Freedom House. The declines were both widespread and severe, eclipsing the improvements observed in 21 other countries.
Hong Kong and Tibet were among the worst hit. But Thailand, Fiji, Bhutan and Nepal improved.
The 51st edition of Freedom in the World finds that only 21 countries recorded improvements in 2023, while 52 suffered declines.
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