Articles by Fundamedios – Andean Foundation for Media Observation and Study
Twitter user receives warning from government official
National Assembly President Fernando Cordero was reacting to criticisms by Betty Escobar, an Ecuadorian citizen living in the United States.
News crew threatened by hospital security personnel
The news crew was threatened after the Ecuavisa television station reported on complaints about the medical care provided in the hospital’s emergency department.
Radio broadcaster sentenced to six months in prison
Carlos Ignacio Cedeño was sentenced after being found guilty on an allegation of having defamed Doctor Melitón García on his radio programme.
Journalist who appeared before IACHR reportedly drugged
Christian Zurita, who is facing a lawsuit for co-writing the book “El Gran Hermano”, is presumed to have been drugged with a substance known as scopolamine.
Municipal official threatens to pull radio station’s advertising
Journalists at Radio Satelital refused to stop broadcasting information that embarrassed the mayor of Loja.
Government makes false accusations against Fundamedios in retaliation for its appearance before the IACHR
Following the hearing, Fundamedios has been targeted in radio and TV broadcasts, accusations by government officials and threats by the government’s supporters.
Journalist prevented from leaving the country to attend IACHR session
Wilson Cabrera, a Radio Station Voz de la Esmeralda Oriental journalist, was prevented from leaving the country to attend a IACHR hearing on freedom of Expression in Ecuador.
Investigative journalist sued by president receives threat from unidentified individual
Investigative journalist Juan Carlos Calderón received a threatening telephone call from an unidentified individual who warned him that he “will be next.”