Articles by Foundation for Press Freedom – FLIP
Journalist’s website hacked
The “Contravia” website was attacked with malicious code which was aimed at linking the site to pages associated with spam.
Journalist assaulted by prison guards
Javier Acosta was covering a hearing at a Bogota courthouse when he was attacked.
Thirty IFEX members call on UNESCO to refuse funds from one of Africa’s worst violators of press freedom, Equatorial Guinea
Recalling UNESCO’s stated commitment to free expression on World Press Freedom Day, 30 IFEX members call for the organisation not to accept a $3 million donation from President Teodoro Obiang for the administration of an international prize in life sciences.
IFEX members in Latin America and the Caribbean outline key challenges to freedom of expression in the region
Thirteen IFEX members in Latin America and the Caribbean endorse the joint statement issued in February 2010 by the Special Rapporteurs on Freedom of Expression.
Over 70 organisations and experts worldwide urge Congress to approve access to information bill
The groups are imploring legislators to ensure the Bill meets international human rights standards on access to information.
Journalist shot and killed in Montería, Colombia
Clodomiro Castilla Ospino was known for reporting on corruption and local politicians with links to paramilitary groups.
News programme loses top time slot, managers fear interference from Valle del Cauca governor
The “90 Minutos” programme was removed from the 1:00 p.m. slot on the Telepacífico channel, after holding that spot for 20 years.
Five journalists mentioned in threatening pamphlet distributed in Cartago
The pamphlet mentions the five journalists and other local citizens who have been designated “military targets”.