This panel seeks to open a conversation about the increase in (self) censorship and the (self) exile of dozens of journalists, independent justice operators and human rights defenders. This discussion will analyze this common pattern of authoritarianism in Central America, and the impact of denouncing and monitoring violations of human rights, corruption and impunity. Through the experiences of exiled professionals, this session will offer the international community a regional and multidisciplinary analysis using a gender focus to identify the needs and opportunities for support, as well as pathways for cooperation that contribute to the creation of improved outcomes for the freedom of expression and human rights.