Articles by Brazilian Association for Investigative Journalism
Thirty-three IFEX members call for freedom of expression during historic elections
IFEX members called on the Burmese government and the governments of the ASEAN to ensure freedom of expression, access to information, democratic values and human rights are respected during this critical moment in the electoral history of Burma.
Journalist shot to death in Rio Grande do Norte
Police have arrested a man who reportedly confessed to the murder of Francisco Gomes.
Journalist attacked in Sao Paulo
Journalist Ademir Feliciano was beaten while working on his website.
Thirty-three IFEX members condemn excessive prison sentence handed down to blogger Hossein Derakhshan
IFEX members condemned the 19-and-a-half-year prison sentence given to the Canadian-Iranian blogger and called for his immediate release.
Court in Tocantins overturns decision to censor 84 media outlets
A regional court had prohibited the publication of information on an investigation into irregularities in public acquisitions that mentioned the local governor.
Media group prevented from publishing information about Senate candidate
The court of Mato Grosso prohibited the Gazeta Comunicação Group from publishing material deemed “negative” or indicating that a congressman and Senate candidate is in favor of abortion.
Police seize newspapers, detain journalist in Mato Grosso do Sul
The newspaper faces a US$28,000 fine per issue if it does not comply with an order to stop publishing negative reports about the local governor.
Macapá TV station target of arson attack
According to TV Marco Zero, the attackers told the employees that journalists should not get involved in politics.