Articles by Fundamedios – Andean Foundation for Media Observation and Study
Court acquits Ecuadorian journalist, ending years-long court battle
The Criminal Division of the National Court of Justice acquitted journalist Freddy Aponte, previously sentenced to five years in prison for the crime of fraudulent bankruptcy in a trial initiated by Bolívar Castillo, the former mayor of the city Loja.
In Ecuador, journalist’s home raided on questionable pretense
On Tuesday 12 March 2013 seven people, among them police officers and municipal officials, entered the home of Juan Alcívar, a journalist and correspondent for the newspaper La Hora in the city of Concordia, for allegedly occupying public property without municipal permission.
Ecuadorian government targets TV station, journalist dismissed
On 16 March 2013 President Rafael Correa urged Defense Minister María Fernanda Espinosa to decide on the judicial actions that could be applied against Ecuavisa TV after the station broadcast a report on 11 March about alleged favoritism in the promotion of three colonels in the Ecuadorian Armed Forces.
Ecuadorian journalist sentenced to prison for defamation
On 8 March 2013, Judge Bayardo García sentenced journalist Yaco Martínez to one month in prison and the payment of $30,000, after finding him guilty of the crime of non-slanderous defamation.
IFEX members concerned over undermining of OAS Special Rapporteur
Over 30 IFEX members express concern at a set of proposals put forth by the government of Ecuador and due to be discussed on 8 March in Ecuador that seek to reform the OAS Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression.
Death threats and attacks on freedom of expression intensify in Tunisia
Death threats, physical attacks, an emergence of hate speech and accusations of official censorship of critical media have escalated the perilous situation for freedom of expression in Tunisia, say over 20 IFEX members.
Twitter suspends account of Ecuadorian organisation
The organisation Fundamedios demands that Twitter provide a swift and clear explanation of the measures adopted to suspend its account, @Fundamedios.
What four more years of Correa means for Ecuador’s press
After winning the 17 February 2013 presidential election in Ecuador with 56.9% of the vote, President Rafael Correa is heading into his third term as leader of the country, apparently committed to maintaining his antagonistic relationship with the private media.