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imprensa controlada

[im-ˈpɾẽ.sɐ kõ-tɾo-ˈla.dɐ]
nounfemininepl: imprensas controladas
controlled press
1. A press or media system that is subject to government censorship, manipulation, or state control, limiting freedom of expression and independent reporting
Under the authoritarian regime, the imprensa controlada only published government-approved news.
Sob o regime autoritário, a imprensa controlada só publicava notícias aprovadas pelo governo.
2. News outlets and publications whose editorial content is influenced or restricted by political or corporate interests rather than journalistic independence
The opposition criticized the imprensa controlada for failing to report on corruption.
A oposição criticou a imprensa controlada por não reportar sobre a corrupção.
Synonyms
imprensa amordaçadaimprensa censuradamídia controladaimprensa não-livre
Antonyms
imprensa livreimprensa independenteimprensa crítica

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
imprensa controlada
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
imprensa controlada
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

liberdade de imprensa
censura à imprensa
mordaça na imprensa
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