Freedom of the press is falling at critical levels in the world due to the economic crisis of the media

The 2025 edition of the World Freedom Classification, prepared by Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF), has revealed an unprecedented decrease in the economic indicator that evaluates the viability of the media. According to the report, 160 of the 180 countries analyzed cannot guarantee the financial stability of their media, and in one third of them the writing closures are constant. This economic vulnerability feeds the self -censorshipPreferes the Political And places in danger the production of reliable information.

Norway leads for a ninth consecutive year, followed by Estonia and the Netherlands. On the other hand, Eritrea, Noord -Korea and China occupy the last positions. Spain stays in position 23, while countries such as Argentina (87º), Tunisia (129º) or El Salvador (135º) suffer accused of economic decline and intimidation for independent media.

At the regional level, the Midden -Oost and North Africa remains the most dangerous area for the exercise of journalism, while Europe, although it leads classification, has a growing polarization between the East countries and that of the EU. America, on the other hand, experiences a general setback, exacerbated by the concentration of media, labor precaress and the loss of advertising income.

“Without financial independence there is no free press,” says Anne Bocandé, editorial director of RSF. The organization asks urgent measures To restore a plural and sustainable media system, as a fairer regulation of advertising, transparent public support and protection mechanisms against political and economic pressure.