Articles by Instituto Prensa y Sociedad
Guatemala: The imprisonment of José Rubén Zamora is an attack on the press and a bellwether for democracy
Fourteen organizations call for justice in Zamora’s case and respect for the rule of law
Peru: Journalists could face prosecution after exposing judicial corruption
The journalistic directors of IDL-Reporteros and a Panamericana Television show have been summoned by Peru’s Supreme Internal Control Prosecutor to deliver audio clips exposing judicial corruption, and ordered to reveal their sources.
Pressure mounts on Cambodia a year after Kem Ley’s killing
On the one-year anniversary of the death of popular Cambodian activist Kem Ley, civil society organisations from around the world reiterated their call for an independent inquiry.
UAE: Free prominent rights defender Ahmed Mansoor held on speech-related charges
91 NGOs call on UAE to immediately and unconditionally release award-winning human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor
Spike in journalist killings in Mexico spurs international calls for justice
IFEX members around the world denounce the alarming rate of journalist murders in Mexico and demand a thorough evaluation of existing protection mechanisms.
Civil society organisations condemn Mexican government surveillance of human rights defenders
Recent targeted attacks with surveillance malware are related to the victims’ activities in defense of public health, particularly advocating for a soda tax and criticising deficient food labeling regulations.

TV show director and investigative team charged with revealing Peru state secrets
Journalist Rosana Cueva, director of investigative television show Panorama, announced that she and her investigative team had been accused by the Ministry of Defense of purportedly revealing state secrets. The charges were brought after the show issued a report demonstrating mismanagement of money destined for the fight against drug trafficking.
Municipal councillor issues death threats against Peruvian journalists
Two journalists in Canchis, Cusco have accused a local councillor of being behind the death threats they received in May.