César Ricaurte

César Ricaurte is a prominent Ecuadorian journalist and the executive director of Fundamedios, an organization dedicated to defending freedom of expression and promoting the rights of journalists in Ecuador. He has been a vocal critic of the oppressive media laws implemented during the presidency of Rafael Correa, particularly the controversial Ley Orgánica de Comunicación, which was widely referred to as the 'Ley Mordaza' or 'Gag Law'. Ricaurte's work has shed light on the increasing aggressions against the press in Ecuador, advocating for greater protections for journalists and the need for a free and independent media landscape in the country.