DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Dominican Association of Newspapers (SDD) urges the passing of the recently introduced bill aimed at protecting freedom of expression and audiovisual media in the country. In a public statement, the SDD praised the bill’s inclusion of key principles such as freedom of expression without prior censorship, universal access to the internet, and equitable use of media space.

The Dominican Association of Newspapers (SDD) expressed strong support for the proposed Organic Law on Freedom of Expression and Audiovisual Media, submitted by the Executive Branch to the National Congress on 2 May 2025. The association stated that passing this law before the Inter-American Press Association’s General Assembly in October in Santo Domingo would demonstrate the country’s commitment to freedom of expression and democratic values.

The organization also applauded...