Giselle Boza
Costa RicajournalistFemale7.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Giselle Boza is a prominent Costa Rican lawyer and journalist, currently serving as the Coordinator of the Freedom of Expression Program at the University of Costa Rica (UCR). She has been at the forefront of advocating for rights related to freedom of expression, particularly in the context of digital media and electoral processes. Her work focuses on addressing the challenges posed by misinformation and the need for regulatory frameworks that protect democratic discourse while ensuring transparency in electoral advertising. Recently, she was mentioned in the news for her involvement in discussions regarding proposed regulations by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal aimed at enhancing the integrity of electoral propaganda in Costa Rica.
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Giselle Boza, director of Proledi, warned that the recurrent use of criminal law to channel certain expressions could generate self-censorship among citizens.
‘Si mi líder lo hace, ¿yo por qué no?’: Expertos advierten que violencia verbal de políticos puede generar un ‘efecto cascada’Costa Rica· 2026-09-15
Giselle Boza detailed the importance of protecting freedom of expression, especially in political criticism.
¿Dónde termina la crítica y comienza el delito? Expertos explican los límites de la libertad de expresiónCosta Rica· 2026-09-15
Giselle Boza is the coordinator of the Program of Freedom of Expression and Right to Information (Proledi) at the University of Costa Rica.
Periodismo en América Latina y el Caribe: asedio estatal, IA, violencia, influencers políticos y caída de ingresos amenazan a los mediosCosta Rica· 2026-07-12
Giselle Boza is the director of the Program for Freedom of Expression and Right to Information (Proledi).
A 25 años del asesinato de Parmenio Medina, ¿cómo está la libertad de prensa en Costa Rica?Costa Rica· 2026-07-07
Giselle Boza is the coordinator of the Program for Freedom of Expression and Right to Information (PROLEDI) at UCR.
Acuerdo Nacional llama a respetar al TSE y frenar la desinformación en la campaña electoral 2026Costa Rica· 2025-11-02
Giselle Boza is a lawyer and journalist, and the coordinator of the Freedom of Expression Program at the University of Costa Rica.
¿Regular las nuevas formas de propaganda? Una afortunada propuesta del TSECosta Rica· 2025-03-17