Costa Rica Climbs in 2026 World Press Freedom Index to Lead the Americas

Costa Rica moved up one spot to 18th place in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index released Thursday by Reporters Without Borders, reaffirming its standing as the freest country for journalists in Latin America even as press freedom hits a 25-year low globally. The country posted a score of 12.08 in the new ranking, edging […] The post Costa Rica Climbs in 2026 World Press Freedom Index to Lead the Americas appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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