press silence
[/prɛs ˈsaɪləns/]
noun
silêncio da imprensa
1. The refusal or failure of media outlets to report on or cover a particular news story, event, or person
The government's controversial decision faced press silence from major news networks.
A decisão controversa do governo enfrentou silêncio da imprensa nas principais redes de notícias.
2. A coordinated or deliberate absence of media coverage regarding a sensitive or contentious topic
Despite the scandal, there was an unusual press silence surrounding the politician's arrest.
Apesar do escândalo, houve um silêncio incomum da imprensa em torno da prisão do político.
This term is particularly relevant in discussions about media ethics, government transparency, and democratic freedoms in both Brazilian and American contexts. In Brazil, 'press silence' often relates to discussions about media ownership concentration and editorial decisions. In the USA, it frequently appears in conversations about First Amendment rights and investigative journalism.
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