Articles by Fundamedios – Andean Foundation for Media Observation and Study
Former columnist faces second lawsuit for slander
The Guayas Third Criminal Division has accepted a lawsuit for slander filed by the state-controlled TV station Ecuador TV against Emilio Palacio, accused of having committed slander against the station when calling it a “fascist media outlet”.
SUPERTEL dismisses charges against seven radio stations
The head of SUPERTEL, Fabién Jaramillo, said the case was dropped after it was verified that the stations had done nothing illegal.
Official telecast used to discredit TV journalist, interrupt her programme
A government telecast interrupted the “La Mañana 24 Horas” programme, hosted by Janet Hinostroza.
“El Universo” threatened with two more lawsuits
President Rafael Correa announced that the newspaper may face legal action for having published a letter written by a member of parliament for the Madera de Guerrero movement.
Tribunal upholds sentencing of newspaper, its directors and former feature writer on defamation charge
The sentence issued previously by provisional judge Juan Paredes in a defamation case filed by President Rafael Correa was upheld in its entirety.
Seven radio stations face sanctions for airing free expression programme
Seven radio stations in Quito, Guayaquil and Cuenca are facing steep fines for jointly broadcasting a special show on freedom of expression in honour of the country’s independence day.
President’s attorney asks public prosecutor to initiate additional legal action against “El Universo” newspaper
Lawyer Alembert Vera characterised an article published by the paper as disrespectful of the “right to honour, good name, prestige, privacy and intellectual property.”
Faced with ongoing legal action, journalist decides to leave the country
Emilio Palacio, a former writer for the daily “El Universo”, announced he “was forced” to leave the country due to “political persecution”.