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Milei Restores Press Access After Week-Long Ban, Rankings Plummet

5/5/2026

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President Javier Milei restored journalists' access to the Casa Rosada after a week-long ban.
The government said the ban was needed for security after accusing Todo Noticias of espionage with smart glasses, a claim the channel denies.
Reporters Without Borders reported Argentina’s press-freedom ranking fell from 66 to 98, one of the steepest drops, prompting lawmakers and advocates to condemn the action as an attack on media independence.

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President Javier Milei restored journalists' access to the Casa Rosada after a week-long ban.
The government said the ban was needed for security after accusing Todo Noticias of espionage with smart glasses, a claim the channel denies.
Reporters Without Borders reported Argentina’s press-freedom ranking fell from 66 to 98, one of the steepest drops, prompting lawmakers and advocates to condemn the action as an attack on media independence.