Freedom of the Press 2007: Uruguay
20 February 2008
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Recent articles in Uruguay
Networks call on Uruguayan Chamber of Representatives to vote against Anti-Freedom of Expression Bill
If the proposed legislation is passed, the current law—which was developed with open, participatory and democratic dialogue—will be repealed. Serious and problematic modifications would be introduced with severe implications for the freedom of expression rights of journalists and media outlets in the country.
IFEX-ALC urges Uruguayan parliament not to repeal media law
The bill under discussion, if passed, could seriously affect freedom of expression and result in a direct departure by the Uruguayan state from its international human rights commitments.
IFEX-ALC calls for investigation into possible act of retaliation against CAinfo’s work
The IFEX-ALC network expresses its solidarity with its member in Uruguay, the Centro de Archivos y Acceso a la información Pública-CAinfo. Since its creation in 2008, CAinfo has played a leading role as a serious, rigorous and committed defender and promoter of freedom of expression and access to information in Uruguay.