Articles by Fundamedios – Andean Foundation for Media Observation and Study
Transparency, independent media are vital for global development plan
195 civil society organisations from around the world have called on the UN to put government accountability and independent media at the centre of a new framework for global development.
Ecuadorian government supporters protest at journalist award ceremony in U.S.
Journalist Janeth Hinostroza was verbally attacked by government supporters in New York City, where she was being presented an award by the Committee to Protect Journalists.
Ecuadorian journalist’s private conversation illegally recorded and aired on YouTube
On October 30, 2013, Milagros Aguirre, a journalist and co-author of the book “A Hidden Tragedy” (“Una Tragedia Oculta”) reported that a private conversation between her and Alicia Cahuilla, a Waorani indigenous leader, was illegally recorded and aired on YouTube.
YouTube removes documentary about opposition to mining activities in Ecuador
On 9 October YouTube removed a documentary called “Harassment to Intag”, which examines the problems of contamination due to mining activities within the community of Intag, Ecuador.
Former judge in Ecuador takes paper to court for libel
On September 20, 2013 the Second Criminal Court in Esmeraldas accepted an action for slander that a former judge Ivonne Boada Ortiz presented against Diario la Verdad and four members of its board of directors. Boada also requested financial reparation of US$30 million. The criminal action was presented against Diario La Verdad, and against Mario […]
Ecuadorian magazine editor gets death threats over insurance investigation
Journalist Juan Carlos Calderón has received death threats and warnings after publishing an investigative report on alleged mismanagement of reinsurance plans for public enterprises, in a new digital magazine called Plan V.
Ecuadorian journalist gets death threats from members of organised crime
On Sunday, September 29, 2013 journalist David Castillo who works for the newspaper La Hora in Huaquillas, was threatened by unknown individuals after publishing a story on the detention of a supposed criminal in the area.
IFEX members call on Brazil’s President to protect Internet rights
IFEX members call on Brazil’s Congress to promptly pass the Marco Civil bill and on President Roussef to ensure its due implementation, as a measure to protect the right of Brazilians to an Internet that is free and open to all.