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Brazilian news site drops election coverage after threats
Original: ‘We’re afraid of dying’: Brazilian news site will not cover upcoming elections after threats
A Brazilian news outlet has announced it will not cover the country's upcoming elections after its staff received threats. A journalist at the outlet said 'We're afraid of dying', according to The Guardian, which reported the decision. The move highlights the risks facing journalists ahead of the vote and has prompted discussion about press freedom and intimidation in Brazil.
Why now: Fears for journalists' safety and press freedom in Brazil are drawing attention ahead of the elections.
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- ‘We’re afraid of dying’: Brazilian news site will not cover upcoming elections after threats · The Guardian
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