Articles by Fundamedios – Andean Foundation for Media Observation and Study
Government launches smear campaign against human rights organisations
A message by the Ministry of Culture invited employees to join a campaign against an alleged complaint presented by Fundamedios against Catalina Botero of the IACHR.
Judicial police and prosecutor’s office close down radio station, seize its equipment
The measure may be in reprisal for Perla Orense’s critical stance against the local government and the administration of the Guabo mayor, a member of the governing party.
Fundamedios records 156 aggressions against the media in 2011
According to the records, most of the aggressions were initiated by public officials; 18.59% of these by the President.
National Court of Justice ratifies three-year prison sentence against Emilio Palacio
The Second Criminal Division rejected an appeal for review of the case submitted by Palacio, former opinion editor of the newspaper “El Universo”.
Editor sentenced to three months in prison for libel
Jaime Mantilla Anderson was sentenced based on a series of reports about allegations of influence peddling and problems faced several years ago by Central Bank president Pedro Delgado.
Tribunal dismisses charges against magazine
The magazine had been prosecuted for having allegedly broken the 48-hour electoral silence rule prior to an election by publishing an editorial that referred to the questions included in the popular consultation and referendum of 7 May 2011.
Judge shelves case against native leader
Although the national public administration secretary granted Monica Chuji a pardon, she says that because she didn’t commit any crime, she has no need for the pardon.
Native leader sentenced to one year in prison, fined for offending government official
Vinicio Alvarado filed a complaint against Mónica Chuji after she referred to him as “nouveau riche” in an interview.