A recent report produced by the Argentinian-base Association of Civil Rights highlighted various forms of indirect government censorship in Latin America designed to influence content, including withholding or granting public advertising funds and denying broadcast licenses on the basis of critical coverage.

On September 20, Bangladesh's government approved a Right to Information (RTI) Ordinance, which aims to ensure the free flow of information in the country.

Bloggers across the globe can now be protected from charges including defamation and invasion of privacy through a bloggers insurance initiative launched by Media Bloggers Association (MBA).

The program provides bloggers access to the same sort of legal and financial resources that have been available to traditional media organizations.

The Argentina-based organization Fundación de Derecho Social will begin the second installment of its law and journalism seminars in Santa Fe. The last day to register, at no cost, is September 16.

Scheduled for September 18 and 19, the seminar will gather experts on law and social communication. The organizers will provide a certificate of attendance to participants.