Fundamedios – Andean Foundation for Media Observation and Study

Yadira Romo filed a complaint with the Public Prosecutor’s Office saying she received a death threat after photographing a dispute between two journalists.

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Over 80 groups around the world call on the authorities to free human rights defenders, journalists, bloggers and writers, some of whom have been detained incommunicado; and request help from UN Special Envoy to Syria Kofi Annan.

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Policy Coordinating Minister Betty Tola officially announced that members of the presidential cabinet shall not grant interviews to the private media – a policy that violates the Ecuadorian Constitution.

The radio station manager said that radio Net has always been a diverse station, although quite critical of the local authorities when necessary, and that he has not ruled out a political motive for its closure.

The stations’ owner said that his media outlets have criticized authorities and have given the public a space to express itself.

The closure is the result of a 2011 court decision to cancel Telesangay’s contract, a decision that had political undertones.