In this provocative panel, we explore the battleground where freedom of expression collides with legal intimidation tactics through the experiences of João Paulo Cuenca and Julia Gavarrete. Cuenca's landmark case against the Universal Church in Brazil, which redefined the boundaries of free speech, and Gavarrete's investigative journalism in El Salvador, where she faced governmental hostility and spyware attacks, exemplify the extreme measures taken to silence critical voices. Led by Media Defence CEO, Carlos Gaio, join us for an urgent discussion on the intersection of art, law and democracy