Court asked to protect TV journalist in attempt to seize riot video
The request was filed a few hours after men in civilian dress went to the home of the journalist who filmed the video, Canal 40 TV Aysén owner and director Samuel Chong Rivera, and threatened to arrest him if he did not hand it over.
Aysén protests and student rallies have worrying impact on journalists’ safety
“At issue once again are the abuses by the security forces, especially the carabinero militarized police,” said RSF.
Government scraps plan to force journalists to inform police
While a controversial section of the so-called “Hinzpeter Law” has been withdrawn, the bill is still in the hands of Congress.
Community media under attack
The Agro TV community television station suffered an attack that resulted in the collapse of its broadcast tower and the destruction of most of its equipment.
Three news websites hacked, newspaper publisher bombed
A bomb explosion outside the Copesa building on the night of 1 November shattered some windows but caused no injuries. The building houses “La Tercera”, one of Chile’s leading dailies.
More media freedom violations feared as protests continue
The concern is justified by the many cases of abuses committed by security force personnel at previous demonstrations, says RSF.
Bill would criminalise protests, turn journalists into police informers
The bill, which emerged following a wave of protests by students and others, would violate basic rights by criminalising the expression of opinions in public.
Mounting abuses and violence against journalists amid continuing student protests
Concerned about the explosive social climate, RSF urges the security forces to ensure control within their ranks and calls on the protesters to refrain from dangerous excesses.
Citizen activism challenges protected media oligopoly, concludes RSF
During a visit to Chile in June for the 20th anniversary of community radio station Radio Tierra, RSF saw how the issue of news and information is playing a central role in this upsurge of citizen unrest.
Photographer arrested while covering protest against major hydroelectric project
Mapuexpress website staff told RSF that Marcela Rodríguez was mistreated by police.
Authorities shut down three community radio stations
Police officers shut down Radio Felicidad, Tentación and Radio 24, seizing the last two stations’ broadcasting equipment.
IAPA condemns mistreatment of press in Chile; expresses concern over attack on journalist in Aruba
IAPA has condemned the violence unleashed against the press during street demonstrations marking the anniversary of the coup that overthrew the government of Salvador Allende.
Journalist who covers Mapuche conflict arrested
Marcelo Garay Vergara is accused of failing to respond to a court summons in relation to a year-old report about a land dispute in the Mapuche territory.
Documentary maker assaulted by mayor’s security guards
Jaime Díaz Lavanchy was verbally assaulted by the mayor of Ñuñoa and attacked by his security guards and supporters while filming a municipal council meeting.
On World Press Freedom Day, AMARC asserts communication rights of disaster-hit communities
Community radio stations played a vital role in disaster recovery and reconstruction after the earthquakes in Haiti and Chile.
Chile’s community radio stations have key role in disaster response
AMARC applauds the rapid response of Chile’s community radio stations to the recent earthquake and calls for legal measures to facilitate community broadcasting.