A distinguishing feature of Cabo Verde is the absence of attacks on journalists and the exceptional media freedom, which is guaranteed by the constitution. The most recent defamation suit was in 2002. The state owns many of the country’s media including the main TV channel, TCV, and Radio Nacional de Cabo, but does not control their content. A degree of self-censorship is nonetheless noticeable. It is due to the small size of the country and media landscape, which makes journalists reluctant to upset possible future employers.