Articles by Fundamedios – Andean Foundation for Media Observation and Study
Photojournalist detained during police raid
Stalin Díaz was detained despite having told police that he had gone to an alleged illegal club to cover a story.
Authorities cancel TV station’s licencing contract
An official in the province of Morona Santiago suspects the cancellation of Telesangay’s frequency is a retaliatory move owing to political differences.
Defence lawyers question judge’s independence in case against newspaper; opinion editor faces new lawsuit
The “El Universo” defence team is concerned that a new judge appointed to the case against the newspaper may have ties to the plaintiff’s lawyer.
Journalist sentenced to five years in prison in slander case
Freddy Aponte was sentenced after failing to pay damages to the former mayor of Loja, who had accused the journalist of having slandered him.
Journalist previously sentenced to time in prison for slander faces new lawsuit
Judge Ángel Rubio ordered a search of the home and the arrest of Peter Tavra Franco, who is facing a new US$10 million lawsuit.
Cyber activists hack municipality’s webpage in protest against government’s attacks on free expression
The “Anonymous” group criticised Rafael Correa’s government for censoring the media and condemned the recent ruling against the “El Universo” newspaper.
President urges legislators to file charges against journalist
Rafael Correa called for legal action against journalist Jeanette Hinostroza after she commented on negotiations for appointments with the National Assembly.
Organisations join complaint against magazine for alleged electoral infraction
Several organisations issued a complaint against “Vistazo” magazine for an editorial stating a preference for the NO option in response to questions posed in a 7 May referendum.