Magazine correspondent threatened after writing about press freedom in Ecuador
Journalist Orlando Gómez was attacked and threatened with death by unidentified persons after the magazine’s recent publications about freedom of expression and the asylum offered to the founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange.
Hacker group targets Ecuadorian politician’s blog protesting communications resolution
The personal blog of Fernando Alvarado, National Communications Secretary, was hacked as part of the Anonymous Internet Operation Surkishka, in response to a communications resolution forcing service providers to give user information to authorities.
Court delays sentencing in years-long case against Ecuadorian radio reporter
Journalist Freddy Aponte has been waiting on a sentence from Loja’s Provincial Court of Justice as part of an ongoing defamation case launched by former mayor Bolívar Castillo. Until the sentence is issued, Aponte cannot move forward with his defense and appeal to a higher court.
IAPA condemns raid on Vanguardia magazine and threats against Fundamedios
Fundamedios, a not-for-profit organization devoted to monitoring press freedom, has been accused by the government of carrying out destabilizing activities.
Correa withdraws government advertising for private media
The order issued by President Correa makes clear the existence of a system of awards and punishments for the media related to the placement of official advertising.
Blogger told to “remain silent” in online death threat
The threat read: “To remain silent is many times better, especially when you have children who can suddenly suffer an apparent ‘death’. For a father the family is the most cherished thing, isn’t it?”
Presidential attacks on journalists follow another radio station closure
Radio Morena’s representatives say it was the victim of politically motivated “persecution”. The National Telecommunications Secretariat (SENATEL) insists the station was closed down simply because it failed to pay for its frequency concession in time.
Constitutional tribunal imposes preemptive elections censorship
The tribunal lifted precautionary measures that had suspended the application of amendments to the Electoral Law, leading to restrictions to journalists’ work during electoral periods.
Journalist says government pressure behind cancellation of his programme
Jaime Cedillo says his news programme broadcast by NEXO 97.7 FM was cancelled after the radio station’s managers were warned that their frequency might not be renewed.
Journalist murdered by unidentified individuals
Byron Baldeón was investigating the robbery of a shipping container full of television sets, for which three active-duty police officers and two civilians were captured and charged.
Government communications department photographer threatened
Yadira Romo filed a complaint with the Public Prosecutor’s Office saying she received a death threat after photographing a dispute between two journalists.
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Minister confirms that high ranking officials shall not grant interviews to private media
Policy Coordinating Minister Betty Tola officially announced that members of the presidential cabinet shall not grant interviews to the private media – a policy that violates the Ecuadorian Constitution.
Fifth media outlet closed in a two-week period
The radio station manager said that radio Net has always been a diverse station, although quite critical of the local authorities when necessary, and that he has not ruled out a political motive for its closure.
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