Spanish authorities reopen investigation into 2004 murder of Antena 3 correspondent Ricardo Ortega
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 16 July 2008 CPJ press release: HAITI: Spanish authorities restart Haiti murder investigation New York, July 16, 2008 – The Committee to Protect Journalists is encouraged by the decision of Spanish authorities to reactivate the investigation into the 2004 murder of Antena 3 correspondent Ricardo Ortega, who was fatally […]
Basque newspaper office bombed, allegedly by ETA, no injuries
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 9 June 2008 IFJ press release: EFJ Condemns Bombing of Basque Newspaper Office The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its regional organisation, the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), today condemned the bombing on Sunday of the offices of Basque newspaper El Correo in an attack that police have […]
Official investigation blames American troops for 2004 death of journalist Ricardo Ortega
(RSF/IFEX) – An official Haitian investigation has officially blamed the foreign interposition force present in Haiti after the ouster of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide on 29 February 2004 for the murder of Ricardo Ortega of the privately-owned Spanish TV channel Antena 3. The conclusions of Haitian judge Bernard Saint-Vil were released by the Spanish journalist’s parents, […]
Annual Report 2008: Spain
Annual Report 2008: Spain
World Report 2008: Spain
World Report 2008: Spain
Freedom of the Press 2007: Spain
Freedom of the Press 2007: Spain
Judge acquits journalists of unjust criminal defamation charges
(WPFC /IFEX) – The following is a 21 December 2007 WPFC letter to Spanish Judge Francisco José Guerrero Suárez: The Honorable Francisco José Guerrero Suárez Magistrate Criminal Court No. 3 of Seville c/ Menéndez Pelayo, 2 41071 Seville Spain Your Honor: The World Press Freedom Committee (ww.wpfc.org) – an organization representing 45 press freedom groups […]
Two cartoonists convicted of insulting the Crown, fined heavily
(RSF/IFEX) – RSF condemns the conviction of two cartoonists on charges of insulting the Spanish crown in a front-page cartoon in the weekly “El Jueves” in July 2007 that showed Crown Prince Felipe having sex with his wife, Princess Letizia. The court fined cartoonists Guillermo Torres and Mantel Fontdevilla 3,000 euros each. “The conviction of […]
Editor of closed newspaper financially ruined by court rulings on Partido Popular politicians’ lawsuits
(RSF/IFEX) – RSF condemns the court decisions that forced the weekly “La Realidad” to close in 2001, brought its editor, Patxi Ibarrondo, to financial ruin and helped to destroy his health. The court rulings were issued on libel lawsuits filed by representatives of the conservative Popular Party (Partido Popular, PP) in the northern region of […]
Judge orders seizure of satirical magazine over cartoon of prince and wife
(RSF/IFEX) – RSF condemns the 20 July 2007 seizure order by Judge Juan del Olmo of an issue of the satirical weekly magazine “El Jueves”. The issue carries a cartoon on the cover of Crown Prince Felipe and his wife Letizia having sex. The judge said the cartoon may have violated Article 490.3 of the […]
Madrid judge stands by decision to charge three US soldiers with Spanish cameraman’s murder
(RSF/IFEX) – Madrid investigating judge Santiago Pedraz announced on 24 May 2007 that he has rejected an appeal by the prosecutor’s office against his decision to indict three US soldiers for the murder of Spanish cameraman José Couso, who was killed when a US tank shelled the Palestine Hotel in Baghdad on 8 April 2003. […]
Five IFEX members urge ECHR to eliminate two Spanish laws used to indict journalist for article on hashish seizure from former Moroccan king’s vehicle
(WPFC/IFEX) – The following is a 3 May 2007 WPFC press release: Coordinating Committee Of Press Freedom Organizations Issues Resolution Supporting Spanish Journalist José Luis Gutiérrez Medellín, Colombia, May 3, 2007, World Press Freedom Day – The Coordinating Committee of Press Freedom Organizations (CCPFO), during its biannual meeting held here, unanimously approved a resolution supporting […]
Opposition party refuses to give interviews to PRISA group media outlets after criticism
(WPFC/IFEX) – The following is a 30 March 2007 WPFC letter to the president of opposition party Partido Popular: Mr. Mariano Rajoy Brey President Popular Party of Spain c/ Génova, 13, 1a Planta 28004 Madrid, Spain Dear Mr. Rajoy: On behalf of the World Press Freedom Committee ( http://www.wpfc.org ) – an organization representing 45 […]
Spanish judge issues warrants for the arrest of three US soldiers for “murder” of journalist in Iraq
(RSF/IFEX) – RSF today welcomed the international warrant issued by a Madrid judge yesterday for the arrest of three US soldiers for the “murder” of Spanish cameraman José Couso of the privately-owned television station Telecinco, who was killed on 8 April 2003 when a US tank fired a shell at a Baghdad hotel used by […]
Spanish Supreme Court orders reopening of investigation into cameraman’s death in Iraq
(RSF/IFEX) – Spain’s Supreme Court has ordered the reopening of the Spanish judicial investigation into the death of Spanish cameraman José Couso, who was killed when a US tank shelled the Palestine Hotel in Baghdad on 8 April 2003. “Under the principle of universal justice, the investigation of this case falls within the jurisdiction of […]
IPI reminds authorities of journalists’ constitutionally protected right to free expression following assault on “El Mundo” columnist
(IPI/IFEX) – The following is an IPI letter to Catalonian authorities: H.E. Pasqual Maragall i Mira President of the Generalitat Government of Catalonia Plaça de Sant Jaume, 4 08002 Barcelona, Spain Fax: + 34 93 318 65 96 H.E. Ernest Benach i Pascual President Parliament of Catalonia Parc de la Ciutadella 08003 Barcelona, Spain Fax: […]