Police raid NGO’s premises, seize documents and computers
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 17 October 2008 CPJ letter to President Daniel Ortega: Nicaraguan probe raises concerns of political motive October 17, 2008 Daniel Ortega President of the Republic of Nicaragua Managua, Nicaragua Via facsimile: 505-228-7911 Dear Mr. President: The Committee to Protect Journalists believes the criminal investigation of prominent journalist Carlos Fernando […]
Political and judicial harassment of NGOs threatens freedom of expression, says RSF
(RSF/IFEX) – RSF strongly condemns a newly-launched interior ministry investigation into 17 non-governmental organisations for alleged “embezzlement” and “money-laundering” and fears it could jeopardize the right to inform and freedom of association, two basic constitutional rights. The probe is focused above all on the Centre for Investigation and Communication (Centro de Investigación de la Comunicación, […]
Journalist claims cancellation of his television programme is due to government pressure
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 26 August 2008 IAPA press release: Nicaraguan journalist’s claims raise IAPA concern Miami (August 26, 2008) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) expressed concern today over a Nicaraguan television journalist’s claim that he is being persecuted by President Daniel Ortega for criticizing the government. Jaime Arellano told the […]
Report to the Midyear Meeting 2008: Nicaragua
Report to the Midyear Meeting 2008: Nicaragua
Newspaper editor and managing editor convicted of libel, fined
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is an IAPA press release: IAPA concerned at setbacks to press freedom in Nicaragua Miami (April 24, 2008) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) expressed concern today at a series of actions and views expressed by the government of Nicaragua that are stifling freedom of the press in that Central […]
Sentence reduction for journalists’ murderers concerns IAPA
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 7 March 2008 IAPA press release: MIAMI, Florida (March 7, 2008) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) expressed concern today at Nicaragua’s commutation of sentences in the cases of the convicted murderers of journalists María José Bravo and Carlos Guadamuz, a development that it claimed “adds to the […]
Freedom of the Press 2007: Nicaragua
Freedom of the Press 2007: Nicaragua
Criminal investigation initiated against nine women’s rights activists
(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – The following is a 9 January 2008 ARTICLE 19 press release: Nicaragua: Under Attack – Freedom of Expression of Women’s Rights Activists The General Prosecutor’s Office has launched a criminal investigation into nine prominent leaders of the women’s rights movement in Nicaragua, following a formal complaint filed by the so-called National Association […]
Presidential security guards manhandle and briefly detain journalist
(PROBIDAD/IFEX) – Journalist Jorge Loáisiga, who works for “La Prensa” newspaper was mistreated by presidential security guards on the night of 19 December 2007. The incident occurred at a public ceremony in Managua, the capital, attended by the president and several ambassadors. Loáisiga was trying to obtain comments from the United States ambassador when he […]
Possible increase in import duties on newspaper supplies threatens press freedom, says IAPA
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 19 September 2007 IAPA press release: Controversy over increase in import duties limiting newspaper supplies in Nicaragua raises IAPA concern The organization calls for prompt decision on claim that action is unconstitutional MIAMI, Florida (September 19, 2007) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today voiced concern to the […]
Party leaders sign Chapultepec Declaration, discuss new access to information law’s implementation
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 22 May 2007 IAPA press release: Caucus leaders sign Chapultepec Declaration, express their commitment to improve new access to public information law Miami, 22 May 2007 – This afternoon, on 22 May 2007, leaders from all the parties’ caucuses in Nicaragua’s National Assembly signed the Chapultepec Declaration during the […]
President promises to waive licensing fees for community-based and other small media and to allocate government advertising contracts equitably
(AMARC/IFEX) – The following is a 15 March 2007 AMARC press release: Government promises to eliminate economic barriers to small and community media On 1 March 2007, the Day of the Journalist, President Daniel Ortega signed an agreement with the Journalists’ College (Colegio de Periodistas) to waive, in the case of “small and community media […]
“La Prensa” newspaper and its journalists harassed for reporting on alleged corruption
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 27 February 2006 IAPA press release: IAPA concerned about harassment against La Prensa in Nicaragua Miami (February 27, 2006) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) condemns the harassment against La Prensa newspaper in Nicaragua and its journalists and calls on authorities of that country to guarantee press freedom. […]
International PEN protests murder of “La Prensa” journalist; suspect in custody
(WiPC/IFEX) – The WiPC of International PEN is aghast at the murder on 14 August 2005 of journalist Rony Adolfo Olivas Olivas and calls upon the authorities to conduct an immediate investigation to bring those responsible to justice. Olivas, 47, was killed in Estelí, 150 kilometres north of Managua. He was a correspondent for the […]
Journalist murdered in Estelí
(FIP/IFEX) – The IFJ Regional Office for Latin America condemns and laments the murder of journalist Rony Adolfo Olivas Olivas, which which ocurred in the early hours of 14 August 2005 in the city of Estelí, 150 km north of Managua. Olivas was a correspondent for “La Prensa” newspaper, a reporter for Liberación radio and […]
Magazine manager alleges government’s shut down order is politically motivated
(PROBIDAD/IFEX) – On 15 June 2005, the General Taxation Division (Dirección General de Ingresos, DGI) shut down four publications, including the magazine “Trinchera de la Noticia”, for alleged evasion of taxes. The tax authorities, led by Danilo Rodríguez, director of the DGI’s Closures Department (Departamento de Clausura), suspended the magazine, which is known for its […]