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"Public officials are subject to greater scrutiny by society. Laws that penalize offensive expressions directed at public officials…restrict freedom of expression and the right to information."
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OAS: Inter-American Declaration of Principles on Freedom of Expression
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Inter-American Declaration of Principles on Freedom of Expression
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When considering claims of defamation, political figures and public officials should be subject to greater public scrutiny and criticism than other citizens.
