Articles by Comité por la Libre Expresión – C-Libre
Armed men threaten journalist, steal his laptop
Two heavily armed men stopped Edgardo Antonio Escoto Amador in the early morning hours, threatened him and stole his bag, which contained important information of national interest.
Journalist receives death threats
Mario Castro Rodriguez has also been followed several times by heavily armed men who cover their faces with balaclavas and drive a white car with tinted windows and no licence plates.
Pro-Zelaya journalist killed in Bijao
Medardo Flores was part of a Radio UNO collective, which analysed current sociopolitical and cultural issues in Honduras.
Assassinated journalist’s brother receives death threats
Carlos Alberto Medina Polanco has been told to stop calling for an investigation into the murder of his brother, or he will “meet the same fate”.
Radio Progreso correspondent receives death threats
Roberto García Fúnez has been reporting on the construction of hydroelectric dams which are being built without the consent of the local community.
Canal 36 television station journalists receive death threats
According to the newspaper “El Libertador”, journalists Esdras Amado López and Mario Rolando Suazo received death threats after reporting on a potential scandal within the Catholic Church.
Journalist dismissed after investigating irregularities in social security institute tender process
Lenis Fajardo was dismissed from her position at the Radio Globo radio station based on instructions given by the station’s owner.
Radio director killed in Candelaria
Nery Geremias Orellana was shot by unknown assailants while driving his motorcycle from his home in the village of San Lorenzo to the radio station.