A representative from an Ecuadorian media outlet said: “The work we do in a context of increasing authoritarianism and violence linked to organized crime demands measures of protection and security protocols that require funding. The reduction of resources affects the way we apply these measures and therefore elevates the risks.”

Date: 6/25

Region: Latin America & Caribbean

Country: Ecuador

Topic: Governance & Rights, Peacebuilding & Stabilization

Policy Lens: Democracy & Governance

Entry Type: Field Observation

Additional Context: This quote comes from the Internews report, "Crisis in Journalism: The Impact of the U.S. Government Funding Cuts on Global Media" published in June 2025. The research was led by Internews Europe in close collaboration with three consortia of media development organizations brought together under the European Commission’s Thematic Framework Partnership Agreement for Human Rights and Democracy. The researchers gathered information through direct interviews and surveys with frontline media partners.

Source: Internews