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World Press Freedom Index: Guyana Rises, U.S. Falls

5/3/2025

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Guyana's World Press Freedom Index ranking climbed from 77th to 73rd, signaling progress, yet challenges persist. Meanwhile, Kosovo plummeted to 99th, with officials contesting the findings. Morocco improved to 120th, but journalists still grapple with systemic pressures. In a troubling trend, the U.S. dropped to 57th, its lowest position in over two decades.

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Guyana's World Press Freedom Index ranking climbed from 77th to 73rd, signaling progress, yet challenges persist. Meanwhile, Kosovo plummeted to 99th, with officials contesting the findings. Morocco improved to 120th, but journalists still grapple with systemic pressures. In a troubling trend, the U.S. dropped to 57th, its lowest position in over two decades.