Inter American Press Association

Articles by Inter American Press Association

IAPA presents Conclusions of its Midyear Meeting

“Across the hemisphere, we see how journalists and media outlets face a hostile reality: from physical violence to judicial harassment, from economic censorship to public stigmatization. Authoritarian governments and weakened democracies are increasingly resorting to repressive tactics to silence independent voices.”

Miroslava Breach Velducea, the Mexican journalist who refused to stay silent or be an accomplice

In 2016, a year before her death, Breach began receiving threats and pressures due to her reports on violent displacements in the Sierra Tarahumara and her investigations into the connections between drug trafficking groups and local politicians.

The IAPA denounces campaign of intimidation against the press in Honduras

The highest authority of the Armed Forces initiated actions against 12 media outlets in order to force them to reveal their sources.

Honduras state institution urged to withdraw lawsuit against journalists from “El Heraldo”

The legal action against “El Heraldo” was apparently initiated in retaliation for the publication of a series of reports.

IAPA expresses concerns over deterioration of press freedom in Costa Rica

Restrictions are caused by the Executive’s tendency to stigmatize and attempt to intimidate critical journalism, creating a climate of tension that affects media work and promotes fear and self-censorship.

IAPA condemns the murder of two journalists in Haiti

Journalists Markenzy Nathoux from Boston Caribbean Network and radio Lavi FM, and Jimmy Jean from Moun Afè Bon TV were killed in the attack.

Violence and insecurity, the main obstacle for the press in Haiti

In September 2022, Frantzsen Charles, Tayson Lartigue, and five other journalists were covering clashes between rival gangs in the Cité Soleil neighborhood of Port-au-Prince when they were attacked. IAPA has called for justice in their case.

Report documents gag on free expression and the press in Nicaragua

The report documents increasing violations of freedom of expression and press, as well as a rise in attacks against journalists, activists, media outlets, students, clergy, artists, and political opponents, among other actors.