'Era of propaganda': press freedom in decline, says Reporters Without Borders

Decline of open debate was of particular concern in Latin America during 2015, says advocacy group, warning of increasing violence against journalists

World press freedom deteriorated in 2015, especially in the Americas, advocacy group Reporters Without Borders said on Wednesday as it released its annual rankings and warned of "a new era of propaganda".

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