I am a freelance journalist based in Mexico City and cover Central America for Global Voices.
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Latest posts by Melissa Vida
1 October 2019
While El Salvador's security improves, it loses ground in freedom of press
While there are less murders in El Salvador than before, the government appears to show censorship tendencies towards the media and critical voices.
14 June 2018
Nicaraguan protesters and journalists face violent attacks on the streets and online
Journalists are being assaulted and have their equipment stolen, Nicaraguans’ Wi-Fi identifiers have been hacked.
23 April 2018
#SOSNicaragua: At least 25 killed in Nicaragua protests, including one journalist, say human rights groups
Nicaraguans are live broadcasting, tweeting and video blogging about the crisis on the ground.
10 February 2018
After Alleged Election Fraud and Protests, Honduran Congress Moves to Regulate Hate Speech Online
Hondurans fear censorship as congress debates Internet and social media regulation.
