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Link to: IAPA welcomes bill opening access to information in Uruguay, decries increased penalties under insult law in Nicaragua

IAPA welcomes bill opening access to information in Uruguay, decries increased penalties under insult law in Nicaragua

(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is an 11 October 2002 IAPA press release: IAPA welcomes bill opening access to information in Uruguay, decries increased penalties under insult law in Nicaragua MIAMI, Florida (October 11, 2002) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today welcomed the initial approval by the Uruguayan House of Representatives of a bill […]

Link to: Draft law sets limitations and penalises community radio stations

Draft law sets limitations and penalises community radio stations

(AMARC/IFEX) – The following is a 16 September 2002 AMARC press release highlighting a campaign for international support: Montevideo, 16 September 2002 The regulatory body for communications in Uruguay, URSEC (Unidad Reguladora de Servicios de Comunicaciones), has given the public the opportunity to comment on a draft bill until 27 September. The bill proposes to […]

Link to: Community radio stations shut down

Community radio stations shut down

(AMARC/IFEX) – In early August 2002, El Quijote radio station in Montevideo was shut down by the Communications Regulatory Unit (URSEC). Two other community radio stations from Montevideo, (AMARC member) Germinal FM and La Voz FM, were shut down on 16 August. These closures take place during a climate of social unrest rarely seen in […]

Link to: AMARC reacts to closure of local radio stations, asks Communication Services Regulatory Division to explain its administrative policy

AMARC reacts to closure of local radio stations, asks Communication Services Regulatory Division to explain its administrative policy

(AMARC/IFEX) – The following is a 29 October 2001 letter by the AMARC-Latin America and Caribbean office to the Communication Services Regulatory Division (Unidad Reguladora de Servicios de Comunicaciones): Montevideo, 29 October 2001 To the directors Unidad Reguladora de Servicios de Comunicaciones (URSEC) Mr. Pérez Tabo: We are writing to express our surprise and concern […]

Link to: Raid on community radio station

Raid on community radio station

(AMARC/IFEX) – The following is an AMARC-International press release, followed by a 4 September 2000 AMARC-Uruguay statement: AMARC-International is concerned to learn of the raid on community radio station “La Marea FM” in Uruguay. The raid was carried out following a judicial order by Judge Gerardo Alvarez Escusel of Lascano, on the basis that “La […]

Link to: IAPA calls for probe into placement of advertisements, protests campaign against journalist

IAPA calls for probe into placement of advertisements, protests campaign against journalist

(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 1 August 2000 IAPA press release: IAPA CALLS FOR PROBE IN URUGUAY INTO DISCRIMINATION IN AD PLACEMENTS AND REJECTS CAMPAIGN AGAINST JOURNALIST MIAMI, Florida (August 1st, 2000) – The Inter American Press Association called on the Uruguayan government and judiciary to halt discriminating in the placement of official advertising […]

Link to: Journalist murdered

Journalist murdered

The following is an IAPA press release: IAPA PROTESTS MURDER OF URUGUYAN JOURNALIST MIAMI, Florida (Feb. 28, 2000) – The Inter American Press Association today expressed outrage at the murder of Uruguayan journalist Julio C. De La Rosa and called on the government of the South American country to take action to stop any further […]

Link to: Suspended prison sentence handed down against journalist Carlos Ardaix

Suspended prison sentence handed down against journalist Carlos Ardaix

(RSF/IFEX) – On 27 May 1998, Carlos Ardaix, a journalist with Radio Tabare de Salto (450 kilometres from Montevideo), was given a five month suspended prison sentence for “defamation” by a local judge. During a live transmission of the program “Nuestra gente”, Ardaix had read a letter written by the brother of a young woman […]

Link to: Uruguayan Congress debates law against community radio stations

Uruguayan Congress debates law against community radio stations

(AMARC/IFEX) – According to AMARC, on 22 April 1998, the Uruguayan Congress began to debate legislation which affects community radios. The president of the Congress, Jaime Trobo, said the legislation would be given priority. The Bill, sent by Congress in July 1997, is considered by broadcasters to be the most repressive yet, with its penalties […]

Link to: Request for solidarity

Request for solidarity

(AMARC/IFEX) – According to AMARC, on 22 April 1998, the Defense Commission of the House of Representatives (la Comision de Defensa de la Camara de Representantes) will begin to deal with the Executive Power Bill, which includes provisions which could jail community radio operators. Rep. Jaime Trobo, President of the House of Representatives, has stated […]

Link to: Legislation would penalize community radio stations operating without  permits

Legislation would penalize community radio stations operating without permits

(AMARC/IFEX) – According to AMARC, the Uruguayan Ministry of Defense (which controls Communications) presented a new legislative bill in mid-March which proposes up to four years in prison for those who use radio frequencies without authorization. The bill also proposes penalties of up to three years in prison against anyone who provides the space from […]

Link to: Press freedom organisations seek clarification regarding “disappearance” of journalist Julio Castro twenty years ago

Press freedom organisations seek clarification regarding “disappearance” of journalist Julio Castro twenty years ago

(WAN/CPJ/RSF/IFEX) – Three press freedom organizations – the World Association of Newspapers, the Committee to Protect Journalists and Reporters sans frontieres – have written an open letter to the President of Uruguay, Julio Maria Sanguinetti, calling on him to abide by his promise to investigate the “disappearance” of journalist Julio Castro. Twenty years ago, Castro, […]

Link to: Three pirate radio stations raided; stations urge revision of press and communications legislation

Three pirate radio stations raided; stations urge revision of press and communications legislation

Sources: AMARC-URUGUAY, Inter Press Service (IPS) news agency On the morning of 16 June 1996, the National Communications Agency (Direccion Nacional de Comunicaciones) raided three community radio stations (El Puente FM, FM Alternativa y Emisora de la Villa) operating illegally out of the living room and dining room of a private home, and out of […]

Link to: Two “La Republica” journalists arrested

Two “La Republica” journalists arrested

Federico Fassario, editor-in-chief of the Montevideo daily “La Republica”, and Carlos Fassano, managing director of the daily, were arrested on 23 May 1996 on charges brought against them by Paraguayan President Juan Carlos Wasmosy. The two were sentenced to two years in jail for insulting the honour of a foreign head of state (“atentado contra […]

Link to: Radio Panamericana CX 44 enters fifth month off the air

Radio Panamericana CX 44 enters fifth month off the air

Source: Radio Panamericana CX 44 *** Update to IFEX CH advisories of 30 & 31 August and 2 September *** Radio Panamericana CX 44, the most important opposition radio station in Uruguay that was closed by presidential decree on 26 August, 1994, is still off the air. At the moment, the radio station is awaiting […]