Research Reports
Defense of the Freedom of Artistic Expression
12-02-2022
Artists killed in Latin America for exercising their freedom of artistic expression
This is an executive summary of the original report produced in Spanish that focuses only on violence against artists, like targeted killings related to the exercise of their right to freedom of expression and artistic creativity in Latin America. In 2021, CADAL recorded 378 attacks on freedom of artistic expression, of which 23 were murders. Artists and cultural workers who participated in protests in Colombia and Cuba were harassed, detained, and repressed. Musicians and cultural leaders were also involved in the violence between organized crime groups in countries such as Mexico and Brazil.
By Cecilia Noce and Diana Arévalo
Leer esta nota en EspañolCecilia Noce and Diana Arévalo
CECILIA NOCE is the Coordinator of CADAL’s Project «Defense of Freedom of Artistic Expression.» Researcher specialized in Freedom of Artistic Expression and Human Rights. UNESCO expert for Latin America in the Aschberg Program. Master in Sociology of Culture and Cultural Analysis, Instituto de Altos Estudios Sociales, National University of San Martín, Argentina- Year 2014.
DIANA ARÉVALO is CADAL ‘s Consultant in the Project «Defense of Freedom of Artistic Expression.» Master in International Studies at Universidad del CEMA, Buenos Aires. Specialist in Cultural Management and Communication at FLACSO, Buenos Aires. Professional in Government and International Relations at Universidad Externado de Colombia.
DIANA ARÉVALO is CADAL ‘s Consultant in the Project «Defense of Freedom of Artistic Expression.» Master in International Studies at Universidad del CEMA, Buenos Aires. Specialist in Cultural Management and Communication at FLACSO, Buenos Aires. Professional in Government and International Relations at Universidad Externado de Colombia.
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