Peruvian government must conduct an exemplary investigation into Gastón Medina Sotomayor’s murder to prove its commitment to press freedom
The journalist had previously faced a series of well-documented threats for his critical reporting. The Instituto Prensa y Sociedad (IPYS) reported three incidents in 2022 alone.
Protection mechanisms: RSF report analyses journalist safety programs in five Latin American countries
Since 2000, at least 338 journalists have been killed in the region, highlighting the urgent need for protection mechanisms to counter systemic violence. In a new report, RSF analysed journalist protection programs in the region, reaffirming its commitment to addressing the escalating threats against journalists.
Peru judge orders IDL-Reporteros to turn over audio recordings in corruption case
“It is appalling that the Peruvian judicial system is being used to prosecute IDL-Reporteros and Gustavo Gorriti for their work investigating issues of public interest” – CPJ.
Revoking of the confidentiality of Peruvian journalist’s communications is illegal, says CPJ
Ugáz has been the target of multiple criminal lawsuits since she and Pedro Salinas co-authored the 2015 book “Half Monks, Half Soldiers,” which alleged a pattern of sexual, physical, and psychological abuse within a Peruvian Catholic lay organization.
Peru’s Manuel Calloquispe faces threats and assaults to expose environmental damage from illegal Amazon mining
Despite the danger, Calloquispe, a freelancer for ‘El Comercio’, ‘Latina Televisión’, and environmental news site ‘Inforegión’, presses ahead with his investigations and scoops.
RSF decries police violence against reporters covering protests in Peru
In addition to being subjected to physical violence and arbitrary arrest, some journalists told RSF that the police said they had to be unionised.
An accumulation of lies: Right-wing group La Resistencia stokes anti-press fervor in Peru
In Peru, the right-wing group La Resistencia is fueling anti-press sentiment by spreading a web of lies and disinformation, endangering journalists and undermining press freedom.
CPJ welcomes conviction in 1988 murder of Peruvian journalist Hugo Bustíos
Daniel Urresti, 66, a retired army general, was convicted of taking part in an ambush that killed Bustíos and wounded reporter Eduardo Rojas.
IAPA calls for withdrawal of bill in Peru that punishes media and social media
The Inter American Press Association described the bill as a “dangerous step backward for press freedom and freedom of expression in the digital space.”
The unspoken racism behind Peru’s protests
“For the past two months, this country – which showcases its diversity for tourism but fails to recognize it – has not only been facing protests led by Andean inhabitants in their own localities but also in caravans heading for Lima.”
Peru: Journalists harassed, attacked during week of anti-government protests
More than a dozen journalists have been harassed, attacked, or injured amid protests in the Peruvian capital of Lima since January 19.
Two Peruvian journalists injured in hit-and-run
Torres told CPJ he believed he was targeted for reporting on alleged corruption and mismanagement by the local government in the nearby town of Bellavista, where the ‘La Ribareña’ TV and radio station is based.
Dozens of journalists harassed, injured amid Peru protests
“We are alarmed by the dozens of attacks on journalists in Peru covering anti-government protests” – CPJ.
IAPA condemns attacks on journalists and media in Peru
The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) condemned attacks against journalists and media outlets in Peru that cover social demonstrations in the context of the volatile political situation in the country.