Individuals and groups engage in the expression of views via the Internet, including by e-mail.
[10] The constitution provides for freedom of speech and press, and the government generally respects these rights in practice.
Newspapers offer a variety of editorial viewpoints and report on controversial topics.
There is no evidence of officially sanctioned government censorship, although newspaper editors complained of intimidation tactics aimed at influencing coverage.
Although the constitution prohibits arbitrary interference with privacy, family, home, or correspondence, there are instances of abuse.