Articles by Brazilian Association for Investigative Journalism
Political reporter murdered, motive unclear
While there are some indications that the incident was a crime of passion, others speculate that Auro Ida may have been targeted because of his journalistic investigations.
TV host murdered in restaurant
Luciano Pedrosa was known for his critical coverage of crimes and local authorities.
Photojournalist assaulted and threatened while reporting on fraud investigation
Victor Soares was attacked while photographing a Federal Police operation in Brasília.
Newspaper owner’s house attacked in Paraná
Orley Antunes says he has been “bothering” local politicians through information published both in his paper and on his blog.
IFEX-ALC launches guide on best practices for monitoring and documenting attacks on free expression
The guide outlines a number of crucial steps to standardise monitoring, investigating, analysing and documenting free expression violations in the region.
Newspaper owner killed in Paraíba do Sul
José Rubem Ponte de Souza, the owner and president of “Entre-Rios” paper, was shot in the head while he was sitting in a bar with some friends.
Thirty-one IFEX members and 25 other groups call on the President of Puntland to respect freedom of expression
Since Abdirahman Mohamed Farole became president on 11 January 2009, journalists have been arrested, physically assaulted, suspended, censored and even killed, and the operations of news media organisations have been threatened, closed or restricted.
Journalist resigns during live broadcast of television show
News anchor Paola Beringhs publicly resigned after accusing TV Brasil Central of political censorship.