A new bill proposed by the Chilean Senate's Constitution Commission is raising concerns about its potential to stifle both journalism and public access to information. Patricia Díaz Rubio, Executive Director of Wikimedia Chile, warns the legislation, dubbed “Gag Law 2.0,” could have a chilling effect on investigative work. The proposed law introduces potential criminal liability for disseminating information related to ongoing investigations. This could lead to self-censorship among journalists and researchers, as well as compromise the confidentiality of sources. Ultimately, the bill risks increasing reliance on official narratives and diminishing the quality of information available to the public, even impacting platforms like Wikipedia. Advocates fear the law prioritizes protecting investigations at the expense of a well-informed citizenry.

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