Political and social crisis in Bolivia: 14 attacks against the press in seven days RSF urgently calls on the Bolivian authorities to guarantee the protection of the press.

International — Press-Freedom Bodies · 2026-05-21 · EU · verified record

Themes: Media & broadcasting · Online platforms

Ecosystems: EU Media Freedom Act

Political and social crisis in Bolivia: 14 attacks against the press in seven days Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has recorded at least 14 attacks targeting journalists and national and international media crews in Bolivia in recent days. These abuses took place between 12 and 18 May 2026, across four different zones of the country, while covering social protests. Attempted arbitrary arrests, beatings, attacks involving stones and slingshots, dynamite and tear gas, damage to professional equipment and vehicles, and threats of lynching… Reporters have been targeted by both law enforcement forc

Political and social crisis in Bolivia: 14 attacks against the press in seven days Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has recorded at least 14 attacks targeting journalists and national and international media crews in Bolivia in recent days. These abuses took place between 12 and 18 May 2026, across f

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