Dominican Republic convicts man over 2011 murder of journalist

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IAPA expresses concern about Intelligence Law in The Dominican Republic

Local organizations representing the media and journalists criticised the ambiguity of some articles in the law and warned about possible negative impacts on press freedom, the right to privacy, and professional secrecy.

IAPA concerned about the rise of anti-press freedom bills in the Dominican Republic

IAPA expressed concern over several bills in the Dominican Republic that insist on the criminal nature of defamation, including in cyberspace, and overprotect leaders from criticism. All this has a chilling effect on press freedom and journalistic work.

A police officer closes the gate to the Palace of Justice prison, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 30 May 2017, ERIKA SANTELICES/AFP/Getty Images

Reporter Alicia Ortega threatened after segment on alleged killer of journalist

The threats were in response to a segment aired on Alicia Ortega’s show about Matías Avelino Castro, detained in La Victoria prison while he stands trial for allegedly ordering the murder of journalist José Agustín Silvestre.