Fundamedios – Andean Foundation for Media Observation and Study

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Link to: Magazine correspondent threatened after writing about press freedom in Ecuador

Magazine correspondent threatened after writing about press freedom in Ecuador

Journalist Orlando Gómez was attacked and threatened with death by unidentified persons after the magazine’s recent publications about freedom of expression and the asylum offered to the founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange.

Link to: Hacker group targets Ecuadorian politician’s blog protesting communications resolution

Hacker group targets Ecuadorian politician’s blog protesting communications resolution

The personal blog of Fernando Alvarado, National Communications Secretary, was hacked as part of the Anonymous Internet Operation Surkishka, in response to a communications resolution forcing service providers to give user information to authorities.

Link to: Court delays sentencing in years-long case against Ecuadorian radio reporter

Court delays sentencing in years-long case against Ecuadorian radio reporter

Journalist Freddy Aponte has been waiting on a sentence from Loja’s Provincial Court of Justice as part of an ongoing defamation case launched by former mayor Bolívar Castillo. Until the sentence is issued, Aponte cannot move forward with his defense and appeal to a higher court.

Link to: Correa withdraws government advertising for private media

Correa withdraws government advertising for private media

The order issued by President Correa makes clear the existence of a system of awards and punishments for the media related to the placement of official advertising.

Link to: Blogger told to “remain silent” in online death threat

Blogger told to “remain silent” in online death threat

The threat read: “To remain silent is many times better, especially when you have children who can suddenly suffer an apparent ‘death’. For a father the family is the most cherished thing, isn’t it?”

Link to: Constitutional tribunal imposes preemptive elections censorship

Constitutional tribunal imposes preemptive elections censorship

The tribunal lifted precautionary measures that had suspended the application of amendments to the Electoral Law, leading to restrictions to journalists’ work during electoral periods.

Link to: Journalist says government pressure behind cancellation of his programme

Journalist says government pressure behind cancellation of his programme

Jaime Cedillo says his news programme broadcast by NEXO 97.7 FM was cancelled after the radio station’s managers were warned that their frequency might not be renewed.

Link to: Journalist murdered by unidentified individuals

Journalist murdered by unidentified individuals

Byron Baldeón was investigating the robbery of a shipping container full of television sets, for which three active-duty police officers and two civilians were captured and charged.