Government to introduce bill decriminalising “insult to authorities” and defamation, in line with freedom of expression coalition recommendations
(AMARC/IFEX) – President Tabaré Vázquez’s government has taken up as their own a proposal by various non-governmental organisations and experts to decriminalise the offences of “insult” and defamation, thereby improving Uruguay’s legislation and bringing it into line with international human rights standards. In a few days a bill to accomplish that will be brought before […]
Inter-American court ruling on Argentine defamation case double-edged, warns IAPA; Uruguayan journalist convicted for truthful reporting
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 4 June 2008 IAPA press release: IAPA to examine Inter-American Court decision upholding libel as a criminal offense The hemispheric organization also comes out against the jail sentence handed down to a Uruguayan journalist Miami (June 4, 2008) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) said today it plans […]
State bank punishes newspaper for critical article by withdrawing official advertising
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is an IAPA press release: Reprisal against journalist in Uruguay assailed by IAPA MIAMI, Florida (May 14, 2008) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today protested the decision by a Uruguayan bank to withdraw official advertising from the weekly newspaper Búsqueda in apparent retaliation for its exposure of its lending […]
Report to the Midyear Meeting 2008: Uruguay
Report to the Midyear Meeting 2008: Uruguay
Cuban website founder denied travel permit; Uruguayan journalist threatened; more Bolivian journalists mistreated
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 6 May 2008 IAPA press release: IAPA blasts Cuban government for refusing to let award-winning blogger travel to Spain MIAMI, Florida (May 6, 2008) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) said today that the refusal of the Cuban regime to let blogger Yoani Sánchez leave the country “unmasks […]
Government urged to protect newspaper editor and her children who have been receiving threats
(RSF/IFEX) – RSF is concerned for the safety of Marlene Vaz, a journalist based in the northeastern town of Río Branco, and her family, who have been harassed as a result of her reporting the theft of a large consignment of sport shoes involving the Río Branco police in early 2006. The threats have stepped […]
Annual Report 2008: Uruguay
Annual Report 2008: Uruguay
Gun attack on Tacuarembó radio journalist’s daughter; perpetrators swiftly convicted, imprisoned
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is an IAPA press release: IAPA welcomes convictions for attacks on journalists in Mexico, Uruguay MIAMI, Florida (April 8, 2008) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today welcomed the conviction in Mexico of the murderers of news photographer Gregorio Rodríguez Hernández, killed in 2004, and court action in Uruguay in […]
Freedom of the Press 2007: Uruguay
Freedom of the Press 2007: Uruguay
Senate approves Community Broadcasting Bill
(AMARC/IFEX) – In a groundbreaking move for freedom of expression in Latin America, on 14 November 2007 the Uruguayan Senate approved a Community Broadcasting Bill that formally acknowledges the existence of and regulates community radio and television stations. The draft law had previously been approved by the House of Representatives in May. The bill recognises […]
Senate must approve Community Broadcasting Bill, says ARTICLE 19
(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – The following is an ARTICLE 19 press release: Uruguay: Senate must approve Community Broadcasting Bill ARTICLE 19 calls on the Senate to confirm the adoption of the Community Broadcasting Bill, approved by the House of Representatives of Uruguay in June. “The current absence of an appropriate legal framework for community broadcasters in […]
Congress approves draft law on community broadcasting
(AMARC/IFEX) – The following is a 6 June 2007 AMARC press release: Congress approves draft law on community broadcasting On 5 June 2007, the Uruguayan Congress (Cámara de Representantes) approved by 49 out of a total of 59 votes, a draft law aimed at regulating and formally recognizing a third broadcasting sector: community radio and […]
Journalist loses appeal, condemned to three months in prison for libel of businessman
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 9 May 2007 IAPA press release: IAPA calls court jailing of Uruguayan journalist serious setback for press freedom MIAMI, Florida (May 9, 2007) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today described as a very serious setback for freedom of the press in Uruguay a judge’s sentencing of journalist […]
New procedures required in the allocation of broadcast licences to avoid political abuse, says AMARC
(AMARC/IFEX) – The following is an 8 May 2007 AMARC press release: APU and AMARC satisfied with revocation of licenses of four commercial radio stations, but concerned over procedures for allocating licenses to new applicants Uruguay, 8 May 2007 – The Uruguayan Press Association (Asociación de la Prensa Uruguay, APU) and AMARC wrote a letter […]
Editor assaulted in Montevideo by suspected drug trafficker following death threats to editor and family
(RSF/IFEX) – RSF calls for protection for journalist César Casavieja, founder and editor of the weekly newspaper “Señal de alerta”, who received death threats and was later assaulted after publishing a photo of a man suspected of drug-trafficking. Casavieja was accosted and attacked by the suspected trafficker, Amir Alial González, alias “El Turco”, in the […]
IACHR rapporteur calls for swift passage of law recognising community media
(AMARC/IFEX) – The following is a 19 December 2006 AMARC press release: IACHR rapporteur acknowledges importance of community radio stations and recommends swift passage of related law Uruguay, 19 December 2006 – Ignacio Alvarez, special rapporteur for freedom of expression with the Inter-American Commission for Human Rights (IACHR), urged Uruguayan authorities to give their “immediate […]