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– Uruguay: Claudio Paolillo was "one of the most powerful and lucid voices" for press freedom in Americas (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News January 23, 2018

The news of the journalist's death immediately shocked the press circles in Uruguay and in several countries of the region in which Paolillo was known for his leadership in the IAPA battles in favor of press freedom and freedom of expression.
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