Freedom of the Press 2007: Peru
20 February 2008
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Recent articles in Peru
Peruvian government must conduct an exemplary investigation into Gastón Medina Sotomayor’s murder to prove its commitment to press freedom
The journalist had previously faced a series of well-documented threats for his critical reporting. The Instituto Prensa y Sociedad (IPYS) reported three incidents in 2022 alone.
Protection mechanisms: RSF report analyses journalist safety programs in five Latin American countries
Since 2000, at least 338 journalists have been killed in the region, highlighting the urgent need for protection mechanisms to counter systemic violence. In a new report, RSF analysed journalist protection programs in the region, reaffirming its commitment to addressing the escalating threats against journalists.
Peru judge orders IDL-Reporteros to turn over audio recordings in corruption case
“It is appalling that the Peruvian judicial system is being used to prosecute IDL-Reporteros and Gustavo Gorriti for their work investigating issues of public interest” – CPJ.