Compliance with the tripartite test

(Regional)

This chart shows how many laws in Latin America meet the three elements of the Inter-American Human Rights System's tripartite test for freedom of expression (legality, necessity, and proportionality).
Most do not, raising the alarm about potentially regressive legislative initiatives.

Compliance with the tripartite test

(By country)

The results of compliance with the tripartite test are detailed by country, identifying the percentage of bills that pass or fail the test.
The chart reveals both legislative trends and potential areas of concern.

Do the bills limit or promote expression?

(Regional)

This category shows what percentage of laws limit or promote freedom of expression.
Most limit it, which indicates a regressive trend.

Do the bills limit or promote expression?

(By country)

This category shows what percentage of laws restrict or promote freedom of expression, demonstrating how restrictive the legal framework is in each jurisdiction.

Bills criminalizing speech

(Regional)

This chart identifies the percentage of regional bills that adopt a criminal approach to expression.
The figure is high, suggesting a persistence of punitive approaches in the region.

Bills criminalizing speech

(By country)

Presents the number of projects per country that propose criminalizing acts related to expression.
Country analysis allows for the identification of specific risks.