Organisations join complaint against magazine for alleged electoral infraction
Several organisations issued a complaint against “Vistazo” magazine for an editorial stating a preference for the NO option in response to questions posed in a 7 May referendum.
President’s lawyer takes preliminary steps to launch legal action against journalist
Diego Oquendo’s article speculated on the amount in lawyers’ fees that could be generated by the lawsuit filed by President Correa against “El Universo” newspaper.
Minister plans to appeal judge’s ruling in favour of newspaper
A judge ruled that the daily “Hoy” did not commit an infraction when it published a campaign for World Press Freedom Day in the days prior to a 7 May referendum.
IAPA urges Ecuadoreans to defend freedom of expression
Members of a delegation to Ecuador expressed their concern over concentration of the media in government hands and harassment of the independent press.
Newspaper directors, writer sentenced to three years in prison, US$40 million fine
Fundamedios expressed concern over the unprecedented sentence against “El Universo” paper which stems from a criminal complaint filed by President Rafael Correa.
Columnist resigns in attempt to stop president’s lawsuit against paper
Emilio Palacio assumed all responsibility for the article that led to the lawsuit for aggravated slander filed by President Rafael Correa.
Journalist accused of terrorism threatened once again
Juan Alcívar has been receiving death threats after publishing articles that refer to a dispute between local authorities in the city of Concordia.
Fundamedios responds to President Correa’s allegations over its funding
President Rafael Correa recently alleged that the organisation is financed by USAID and made other damaging remarks about the work of NGOs in Ecuador.
Camera operator attacked during anti-drug operation
Tony Quishpe was attacked by unidentified individuals during a police operation carried out in the coastal city of Guayaquil.
President requests more than 150 reports about directors and feature writer in connection with lawsuit against newspaper
According to an expert in jurisprudence, some of the information included in the request is not relevant to the lawsuit, calling into question the legitimacy of the request.
President calls for sanctions against journalists who commit errors
Correa said the press is carrying out a systematic campaign against him, but that the National Assembly is in the process of crafting the Communication Law, which will play a “key” part in curbing what he calls “the corrupt press”.
Journalist harassed, threatened by unknown individuals
Iván Quezada believes he is being targeted because of his investigations and opinions expressed on his radio programme.
Government media outlets attempt to link founder and owner of newspaper to corrupt businesses
The state-owned newspaper “El Telégrafo” has been publishing articles attempting to link the Pérez family, owners of “El Universo”, to the construction of the Guayaquil bus terminal three decades ago.
Thirty-three IFEX members urge the state to stop all attacks and persecutions against journalists and the media
IFEX members express their concern over the current situation of press freedom in Ecuador and the conditions of extreme hostility in which the country’s journalists and private media must do their work.
Camera operators for state-owned TV station attacked during police operation
Mario Crespo and Felipe Jurado were assaulted while covering a police operation to control the sale of alcoholic drinks in the city of Guayaquil.
Journalist released
Walter Vite Benítez had been accused of slandering the mayor of Esmeraldas, via comments made on his radio programme.